Question

Use of microbes to remove the toxic (waste) substances that are released into the environment is:

• A. Biofortification
• B. Bioremediation
• C. Bioterrorism
• D. Bioinformatics

Hint:

Bioremediation is an eco-friendly and effective way to clean up environmental pollution using microorganisms. It is widely applied in the cleanup of oil spills, heavy metals, and other pollutants.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

- Biofortification: This process involves the enhancement of the nutritional quality of food crops by increasing their content of essential nutrients, typically done through genetic modification or conventional breeding. This is not related to the removal of toxic substances. - Bioremediation: This is the correct answer. Bioremediation is a process that uses microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, etc.) to break down or neutralize harmful substances, such as toxic chemicals or waste products, in the environment. This method is widely used to clean up contaminated sites. - Bioterrorism: This refers to the intentional release of harmful biological agents with the aim to cause harm, and is not related to the use of microbes for environmental cleanup. - Bioinformatics: This involves the use of computational tools and techniques to manage, analyze, and interpret biological data, such as genetic sequences, but is unrelated to environmental cleanup. Thus, the correct answer is Bioremediation.