The microorganism which helps in degradation of fenitrothion is
A. E-coli
B. Clostridium
C. Avermectins
D. Bacillus subtilis
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The microorganism which helps in degradation of fenitrothion is Bacillus subtilis.Fenitrothion is a phosphorothioate insecticide that is inexpensive and widely used worldwide.
The soil bacteria Bacillus subtilis, converted more than half of radiolabelled 32P fenitrothion to the amino analogue under aerobic conditions at 37°C in 24 hours.
Fenitrothion is gradually inactivated by other bacterial species including gram-positive and gram-negative rods, but not by fungi and yeasts.
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