Microbes Sometimes Make Metals Such as Mercury More Volatile and Lipid

Question

Microbes sometimes make metals such as mercury more volatile and lipid soluble by ______.
A)phosphorylation
B)aggregation
C)methylation
D)None of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Microbes can methylate metals such as mercury, which makes them more volatile and lipid soluble. This increases their uptake by organisms and their movement through food chains, ultimately leading to potential toxicity.