Question

Which of the following bacteria grow on isopropyl alcohol and convert into acetone?

A

Fermentative bacteria

B

Chemosynthetic bacteria

C

Photosynthetic purple non-sulphur bacteria

D

Nitrifying bacteria

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Solution
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Correct option is C)

Purple non-sulphur photosynthetic bacteria contain bacteriochlorophyll to carry out photosynthesis along with purple pigment. They are able to use H and other simple organic compounds such alcohols and organic acids as e-donors. One such compound is isopropyl alcohol. Hence, answer C is correct.

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