The Nocardiaceae bacterium, Rhodococcus, is of considerable interest because of its variety of enzymatic degradation pathways. Which of the following is(are) able to be broken down by Rhodococcus? (Check all that apply.)
A. Detergents
B. Pesticides
C. Petroleum hydrocarbons
D. Stainless steel
Answer: C
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