Which of the following bacteria grow on isopropyl alcohol and convert it into acetone

Options

A. Fermentative bacteria
B. Chemosynthetic bacteria
C. Photosynthetic purple non-sulphur bacteria
D. Nitrifying bacteria

Answer

C

Explanation

Purple non-sulphur bacteria contain purple pigment bacteriochlorophyll and carry on photosynthesis in presence of simple organic compound like organic acids and alcohol.