NEET Solved Paper 2019 Question 62

Question: Thiobacillus is a group of bacteria helpful in carrying out: [NEET 5-5-2019]

Options:

A) Nitrification

B) Denitrification

C) Nitrogen fixation

D) Chemoautotrophic fixation

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • Thiobacillus bacteria are known for their role in chemoautotrophic processes, where they obtain energy by oxidizing inorganic substances, such as sulfur compounds, and use this energy to fix carbon dioxide.