Which Statement Characterizes Phytoremediation

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which statement characterizes phytoremediation? 

• A) It may be especially useful in removing acidic contaminants. 
• B) It involves the use of bacteria to detoxify hazardous wastes. 
• C) It involves the use of plants to remove contaminants. 
• D) It may be especially useful in removing organic contaminants.

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Definitions:

Carcinogens

Substances or exposures that can lead to cancer.

p53 Gene

A tumor suppressor gene that plays a crucial role in controlling cell division and apoptosis, often mutated in cancer cells.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of life.

Codons

Sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify the addition of a specific amino acid or signal the termination of protein synthesis.