Please Select the Statement That Applies to Pollutants in the Environment

question 57

Multiple Choice

Please select the statement that applies to pollutants in the environment and bioremediation.

• A) Synthetic compounds are more likely to be biodegradable if their chemical composition is different from that of naturally occurring substances.
• B) Xenobiotics usually persist in the environment because microorganisms are unlikely to have suitable enzymes to break them down.
• C) The biodegradability of a compound can only be changed by significant molecular changes in that compound.
• D) Most herbicides and insecticides only are toxic to their target, and do not damage other organisms such as fish, birds, and other animals.
• E) Bioremediation generally relies on the addition of specific organisms to the polluted environment.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorder

A condition characterized by disturbances in a person's thoughts, feelings, or behavior, which leads to significant distress or impairment in functioning.

Committed

Showing dedication and perseverance in pursuing goals, or, in a legal context, being compulsorily detained under mental health legislation.

Dangerous

The potential to cause harm or adverse effects to oneself or others.

Reason of Insanity

A legal defense where the defendant claims they were unable to understand the nature of their actions or to distinguish right from wrong because of mental illness.