Bioaugmentation

Question

Bioaugmentation
A)adds specific microorganisms to the polluted site.
B)only enhances the growth, onsite, of the resident population of microbes.
C)usually utilizes genetically engineered bacteria.
D)is typically done offsite.
E)only enhances the growth, onsite, of the resident population of microbes AND usually utilizes genetically engineered bacteria.

Accepted Answer

Bioaugmentation adds specific microorganisms to the polluted site in order to enhance the biodegradation of contaminants. It does not necessarily require the use of genetically engineered bacteria and can be done onsite.