A) a microorganism that is isolated from a very hot, thermal pool of water
B) the Taq polymerase, isolated from Thermus aquaticus, which is used in PCR
C) a cellulase enzyme, which can digest cellulose, used in a stain remover
D) a biopesticide used to control insect pests in the garden
E) a microorganism used in nanotechnology

A) to produce cellulosic ethanol.
B) to produce biodegradable plastics.
C) to create microbial fuel cells.
D) to separate valuable minerals from rock deposits.
E) as a biologically produced hydrocarbon.

A) they will usually outcompete and replace naturally occurring, wild-type strains.
B) they will usually be outcompeted by naturally occurring wild-type strains.
C) they will usually act as predators on naturally occurring wild-type strains.
D) they will usually serve as prey for naturally occurring wild-type strains.
E) they will usually act as commensals with naturally occurring, wild-type strains.