LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the process by which microorganisms to change harmful chemicals into harmless ones called?
A
eutrophication
B
bioremediation
C
chemosynthesis
D
cellular respiration
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This process is known as bioaugmentation. Bioremediation technique in which natural or genetically engineered bacteria with unique metabolic profiles are used to treat sewage or contaminated water or soil.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bioremediation is an eco-friendly process of the degradation of toxic pollutants into nontoxic or less hazardous substances mediated by microbial enzymes. Biodegradation of various hazardous pollutants through the application of different enzymes from bacteria and fungi have been widely studied.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bioremediation is a branch of biotechnology that employs the use of living organisms, like microbes and bacteria, in the removal of contaminants, pollutants, and toxins from soil, water, and other environments.

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