Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

Why was a discovery of the species Ideonella sakaiensis 201-F6, described in 2016, important?


A) It produces enzymes that can produce PET, and convert it to environmentally harmful monomers.
B) It produces enzymes that can produce PET, and convert it to environmentally benign monomers.
C) It produces enzymes that can hydrolyze PET, and convert it to environmentally harmful monomers.
D) It produces enzymes that can hydrolyze PET, and convert it to environmentally benign monomers.

Answer

D