Bioremediation of Petroleum

Question

Bioremediation of petroleum
A)takes place under aerobic conditions.
B)takes place under anaerobic conditions.
C)The amount of oxygen does not make any difference.

Accepted Answer

Bioremediation of petroleum takes place under aerobic conditions, meaning that oxygen is required for the microorganisms to break down the hydrocarbons in the petroleum. Anaerobic conditions, where there is little to no oxygen, do not support the growth of these microorganisms and therefore are not suitable for bioremediation of petroleum.