Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 83
Question: Which of the following bacteria grow on isopropyl alcohol and convert it into acetone
Options:
A) Fermentative bacteria
B) Chemosynthetic bacteria
C) Photosynthetic purple non-sulphur bacteria
D) Nitrifying bacteria
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Purple non-sulphur bacteria contain purple pigment bacteriochlorophyll and carry on photosynthesis in presence of simple organic compounds like organic acids and alcohol e.g., Rhodospirillum rubrum.
$ 2CH_3CHOHCH_3+CO_2\xrightarrow{Sunlight} $ $ (CH_2O)+2CH_3COCH_3+H_2O $
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