Biodegradation of Oil in Soil Is Difficult Due to a Lack

question 4

Multiple Choice

Biodegradation of oil in soil is difficult due to a lack of ______________,which is very expensive to introduce into the sediments.

• A)nitrogen
• B)phosphorous
• C)oxygen
• D)carbon

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