HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What would an environmental biotechnologist use to clean up an oil spill?
A
Ethanol
B
Gene therapy
C
Oil-eating bacteria
D
Oil-dissolving detergent
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bioremediation is any process that uses decomposers and green plants, or their enzymes, to improve the condition of contaminated environments. Bacteria can be used to clean up oil spills in the ocean through bioremediation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Booms, skimmers, and varieties of sorbents are utilized for such cleanup operations, which are often used in conjunction with one another.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bioremediation is used to clean up oil spills or contaminated groundwater.

Detailed explanation-4: -One of the most natural ways to clean up an oil spill is to get the bacteria that naturally do the work of breaking down oil to clean it up. This process is called bioremediation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Using Oil Booms. The use of oil booms is a straightforward and popular method of controlling oil spills. Using Skimmers. Using Sorbents. Burning In-situ. Using Dispersants. Hot Water and High-Pressure Washing. Using Manual Labour. Bioremediation. More items •30-Apr-2021

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