Question

Match the following:

Organism substances that is absorbe

1 pseudomonas a selenium
2 pteris vitata b hydrocarbobes
c lead and mercury
d arsenic

Answer 1

Pseudomonas-hydrocarbons

Pteris vitata-arsenic

Answer 2

Hey Dear,

Here, we have to match column A (organism) to column B (substance absorbed).

◆ Answers -

1. Pseudomonas => b. hydrocarbon
2. Pteris vittata =>d. arsenic

● Explanation -

• Pseudomonas is used for biodegradation of hydrocarbons like napthalene, phenanthrene, pyrine, etc.
• Pteris vittata is hyperacumulator of arsinic & can be used for phytoremediation.

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