Using Microbes to Detoxify a Site Contaminated with Heavy Metals

question 17

Multiple Choice

Using microbes to detoxify a site contaminated with heavy metals is an example of ______.

• A) biotechnology
• B) immunology
• C) decomposition
• D) epidemiology
• E) bioremediation

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Definitions:

Product Differentiation

The process of distinguishing a product or service from others, to make it more attractive to a particular target market.

Economic Profits

The difference between a firm's total revenues and its total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs.

Normal Profits

The level of profit that is necessary for a company to remain competitive in the market, often seen as the minimum acceptable return.

Short Run

Refers to a period in economics where certain inputs or resources are fixed and cannot be changed, contrasting with the long run where all factors are variable.