Although Burkholderia Cepacia Could Be Very Useful in Bioremediation Programs

question 68

Multiple Choice

Although Burkholderia cepacia could be very useful in bioremediation programs, it is not feasible to use it.Why?

• A)Because it can cause opportunistic infections in the respiratory tract.
• B)Because it cannot be cultured in the lab to necessary numbers.
• C)Because it is too expensive at this time to grow it.
• D)It encourages the overgrowth of fungus in the environment, which is not desirable.
• E)It produces a foul odor making it a poor choice for most situations.

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Definitions:

Amino Group

A weakly basic functional group; abbreviated —NH2.

Anaerobic Conditions

Environments that lack oxygen, allowing for the survival and growth of organisms that can function without oxygen.

Pyruvate

A key intermediate in several metabolic pathways throughout the cell, crucial in the process of energy production.

Acetaldehyde

A colorless, volatile compound with a pungent smell, used in the manufacture of acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors, and as a solvent.