HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Question
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The cost of purified water will increase resulting in more revenue for the town.
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Water and land areas will be cleaned of oil, encouraging more tourists to visit the town and spend money there.
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The oil from the spill will be recovered from bioremediation and used as fuel in future.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The cost of purified drinking water will increase, creating additional revenue for the town. The oil from the spill will be recovered in the bioremediation process and can be used as fuel. Large treatment facilities for bioremediation process will be built in the town, creating new jobs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Q. Which best describes a potential economic benefit to the rural areas of North Carolina? Biotechnology can help farmers develop disease-resistant crops.
Detailed explanation-3: -Microbiologists study the growth, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, algae, and fungi. Bioremediation techniques require the use of microorganisms to remove contaminants, and microbiologists determine which organisms would be best for a particular site.
Detailed explanation-4: -Products developed with agricultural biotechnology may contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, such as cover crops that provide sustainable biofuels, fruits and vegetables that stay fresh longer and reduce food waste.