Q. ‘Vibrio natriegens’ and ‘Microbe X-32’ bacteria were in news recently for:

[A] Their ability to degrade plastics.

[B] Their use in enhancing agricultural crop yields.

[C] Their role in producing biofuels from algae.

[D] Their discovery as pathogens causing waterborne diseases.

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation – Vibrio natriegens: This fast-growing bacterium has been engineered to degrade plastics like PET by attaching PET-degrading enzymes to its surface. Microbe X-32: This bacterium can degrade multiple types of plastics, including PET, polyolefins, and polyamides like nylon.

Source: The Hindu

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