Bacteria Can Be Beneficial in All but Which of the Following

question 39

Multiple Choice

Bacteria can be beneficial in all but which of the following ways?

• A) They can be used to clean up oil spill in a process called bioremediation.
• B) They can be used in industry to generate products particularly in food processing.
• C) They are present on the skin and help crowd out harmful bacteria.
• D) They are the primary producers of most ecosystems.
• E) They function in waste water purification to remove both organic and inorganic substances.

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Definitions:

Collusion

An agreement, usually secretive, between two or more parties to limit competition and manipulate market conditions in their favor.

Outcome

The result or effect of an action, situation, or event, typically one that is important or considered significant.

Duopoly

Duopoly is a market structure characterized by two firms controlling the majority of the market share, often leading to strategic behavior in price and output decisions.

Profit

The financial gain achieved when the amount of revenue gained from a business activity exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.