Explanation
The correct answer is D: Pseudomonas.
Marine pollution with oil discharged from damaged tankers can be a significant environmental problem. One method of dealing with this pollution is through the use of bioremediation, which involves the use of microorganisms to break down or metabolize the oil.
Pseudomonas is a genus of bacteria that is often used in bioremediation efforts because of its ability to degrade a wide range of organic compounds, including hydrocarbons found in crude oil. In the case of marine pollution, a suspension of Pseudomonas bacteria can be sprayed onto the affected area, where they will then begin to metabolize the oil and break it down into less harmful compounds.
Lactobacillus and Streptococcus are both types of bacteria commonly found in the human body and are not typically used in bioremediation efforts. Xanthomonas is a genus of bacteria that is often associated with plant diseases and is not typically used in bioremediation efforts for oil pollution.
