How Can Biodiversity Affect the Way We Decontaminate Industrial Sites

question 31

Multiple Choice

How can biodiversity affect the way we decontaminate industrial sites?

• A)Bacteria have been found to be able to detoxify certain chemicals;perhaps there are more.
• B)Trees produce sawdust,which can be used to soak up chemicals.
• C)Species evolving in contaminated areas could adapt and detoxify the area.
• D)None of the answers given is correct.

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Definitions:

Costal Cartilage

The cartilage segments that connect the ribs to the sternum, contributing to the elasticity and expansion capability of the rib cage.

Thoracic Vertebrae

The twelve vertebrae situated between the cervical (neck) vertebrae and the lumbar (lower back) vertebrae, forming the mid-section of the vertebral column.

Vestigial Ribs

Rudimentary ribs that do not fully develop or serve a significant function, often found at the cervical or lumbar regions.

Floating Ribs

The last two pairs of ribs in the human rib cage that are not attached to the sternum or other ribs, providing flexibility and protection to the lower abdomen.