Which of the Following Is a Way in Which Bacteria

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a way in which bacteria help the environment?

• A) They are used to water in sewage treatment facilities.
• B) They break down dead organisms in the soil and recycle nutrients.
• C) They remove pollutants from the environment.
• D) All of the above are ways in which bacteria help the environment.

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Definitions:

Fungi

A kingdom of spore-producing organisms that feed on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools.

Atmospheric Nitrogen

The form of nitrogen gas (N2) that makes up a major portion of the Earth's atmosphere, largely inert and not directly usable by most living organisms.

Gladiolus

A genus of perennial flowering plants in the iris family known for its sword-shaped leaves and colorful flower spikes, popular in gardens and floral arrangements.

Stolon

Stem that grows horizontally along the ground and may give rise to new plants where it contacts the soil—e.g., the runners of a strawberry plant.