The biodegradable plastic PHB (polyhydroxybutyrate) is produced by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The biodegradable plastic PHB (polyhydroxybutyrate) is produced by:
A. Escherichia coli
B. Saccharomyces cerevisiae
C. Bacillus megaterium
D. Lactobacillus
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Certain bacteria, like Bacillus megaterium and Alcaligenes eutrophus, accumulate polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) such as PHB as intracellular carbon and energy storage under nutrient stress. These are used to make biodegradable plastics. E. coli is engineered for some bioplastics, but natural producers include Bacillus.

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