The Use of Prokaryotes and Other Organisms to Clean Up

question 10

Multiple Choice

The use of prokaryotes and other organisms to clean up pollutants from soil, air, or water is called

• A) decomposition.
• B) nitrogen fixation.
• C) bioremediation.
• D) metagenomics.

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Definitions:

Drive Reduction

A theory in psychology suggesting that behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal drives, such as hunger or thirst, to return to a state of homeostasis.

Homeostatic

Pertaining to homeostasis, which is the self-regulating process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many essential functions, including regulating temperature, hunger, and thirst.

Hungry

A sensation experienced when one's body signals the need for food intake.