Complex polymers in the environment such as lipids, nucleic acids, and polysaccharides can be broken down by extracellular hydrolytic enzymes produced by bacteria within the genus

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Bacillus is known for producing extracellular hydrolytic enzymes that can break down complex polymers in the environment such as lipids, nucleic acids, and polysaccharides. The genus Listeria is known for causing foodborne illness and does not have a strong association with producing extracellular hydrolytic enzymes. The other two choices, Gemmata and Geothrix, are not as well-known for their ability to produce extracellular hydrolytic enzymes as Bacillus.

Complex Polymers in the Environment Such as Lipids, Nucleic Acids