Using Microbes to Detoxify a Site Contaminated with Heavy Metals

Question

Using microbes to detoxify a site contaminated with heavy metals is an example of ________.
A)biotechnology
B)bioremediation
C)decomposition
D)immunology
E)epidemiology

Accepted Answer

The use of microbes to clean up a contaminated site is an example of bioremediation, which is a form of biotechnology that uses living organisms to break down or remove pollutants from contaminated sites. Decomposition refers to the natural process of breaking down organic matter into simpler compounds, immunology refers to the study of the immune system, and epidemiology refers to the study of patterns and causes of diseases in populations.