Bioremediation

question 23

Multiple Choice

Bioremediation

• A) is the use of biological agents to degrade/detoxify pollutants.
• B) may involve biostimulation or bioaugmentation.
• C) has as its goal the elimination of pathogens.
• D) produces xenobiotics.
• E) is the use of biological agents to degrade/detoxify pollutants AND may involve biostimuation or bioaugmentation.

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Definitions:

Pituitary

A small gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones influencing various bodily functions, including growth and metabolism.

Fertility

The natural capability to produce offspring, often assessed through rates of conception and childbirth.

Heritability

A statistic used in genetics to estimate the proportion of variation in a phenotypic trait in a population that is attributable to genetic differences among individuals.

Fitness

Fitness refers to the condition of being physically fit and healthy, often resulting from regular physical activity and exercise.