The bacterium containing yellow pigment is
A. Xanthomonas
B. Erwinia
C. Pseudomonas
D. Ralstonia
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The bacterium containing yellow pigment is Xanthomonas.Xanthomonadins are a unique class of carotenoid-like pigments produced by members of the phytopathogenic genus Xanthomonas.
These pigments are brominated, aryl-polyene, yellow, water-insoluble pigments that are associated exclusively with the outer membrane of the bacterial cell wall.
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