Why Are Fungi Used to Clean Oil Spills

question 57

Multiple Choice

Why are fungi used to clean oil spills?

• A)Fungi use the hydrocarbons in oil instead of CO₂ during photosynthesis.
• B)The chemicals in oil kill off the fungus's competitors.
• C)Fungi use the organic molecules in the oil as food.
• D)Fungi store the hydrocarbons in their large central vacuoles.

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Definitions:

Mitosis

The division of a cell resulting in two descendant cells, each inheriting an identical count and form of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical in the growth of regular tissues.

Tumor Suppressor

A gene that regulates a cell during cell growth and division, and when malfunctioning, can lead to cell growth unregulated and potentially result in cancer.

Malignant Neoplasm

A cancerous tumor characterized by uncontrolled growth and potential to spread to other parts of the body.

Telomeres

The protective structures located at the ends of linear chromosomes, consisting of repetitive nucleotide sequences that protect the chromosome from degradation and fusion with neighboring chromosomes.