One Solution to the Problem of Our Overflowing Landfills Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

One solution to the problem of our overflowing landfills is to burn plastic objects instead of burying them.What would be some of the advantages and disadvantages of this practice?

• A)disadvantage: toxic air pollutants; advantage: reduced landfill volume
• B)disadvantage: loss of vital petroleum-based resource; advantage: generation of electricity
• C)disadvantage: discourages recycling; advantage: provides new jobs
• D)all of the above

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DNA Segment

A specific sequence of DNA within a chromosome characterized by a particular function or genetic information.

Reverse Transcription

The process by which the information contained in RNA molecules is transcribed into DNA molecules.

DNA Ligase

An agent that supports the unification of DNA strands by enabling the production of a phosphodiester bond.

Covalent Bonds

Bonds formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.