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Scientists believe that bacteria and other micro organisms can be genetically modified to help clean up the environment. Humans create a huge amount of waste material as a result of their existence. This waste material is in such large quantities that it would take nature literally thousands of years to degrade it. Some waste materials cannot be naturally degraded.

Several years ago, scientists created a genetically modified bacterium that could clean up oil spills and turn them into metabolites that were less harmful to aquatic creatures.

This incredible use of technology propelled researchers to find solutions to other environmental problems and create genetically modified organisms that could help clean up the waste created by humans

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What i a product that will break down into harmless material called?

A product that breaks down into harmless materials is often referred to as biodegradable. This means that it can be broken down by natural processes, such as bacteria or fungi, into substances that are not harmful to the environment.


Are all chemicals in the lab considered dangerous?

Not all chemicals in the lab are considered dangerous. Some chemicals are harmless, while others can be hazardous if not handled properly. It is important to understand the potential hazards of each chemical and follow safety procedures to minimize risks.


What would happen if you spilled glow stick chemicals on you're hand?

Pretty much nothing since any glow stick sold commercially contains relatively harmless substances that exhibit phosphorescence through a chemical reaction that is also harmless. Don't freak, just wash your hands and carry on.


Are there any harmful chemicals?

Yes, there are many harmful chemicals that can pose risks to human health and the environment. These can include pesticides, heavy metals, volatile organic compounds, and various industrial pollutants. It is important to understand and mitigate exposure to these chemicals to reduce potential harm.


Are all neutral solutions are harmless?

Not necessarily. While many neutral solutions are harmless, some may still pose risks depending on the specific chemicals involved. It is important to consider the composition and concentration of the neutral solution in determining its potential harm.

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What is the use of bacteria and other microorganisms to change pollutants to soil and water into harmless chemicals?

chemosynthetics


What is use of bacteria and other microorganisms to change pollutants in soil and water into harmless chemicals?

bioremediation


How could bacteria be harmless but annoying?

bacteria is not harmless if there is alot of bacteria then you can get really sick.


Why are pollutants in the sea not made harmless by dilution?

Pollutants in the sea are not made harmless by dilution because large bodies of water have the capacity to dilute and disperse wastes :) Hope that helps you out!


Do toxic chemicals help bacteria to grow?

The question is toxic to what. Not all chemicals which are toxic to humans are toxic to bacteria, and some chemicals which are toxic to bacteria are harmless to humans (which is why we can have antibiotics). There are chemicals (like Hydrogen Sulfide) which are very toxic to mammals that SOME bacteria eat as food. But there are other chemicals like chlorine which are toxic to both humans and bacteria. So the question does not have a simple answer.


Fermented by harmless bacteria added after pasteurization?

Yogurt and buttermilk are fermented by a harmless bacteria added after pasteurization to prolong their shelf lives.


Explain how the bacteria in griffith's experiment were transformed?

The harmless living bacteria took in pneumonia-causing DNA(genes) from the heat-killed, pneumonia-causing bacteria, as a result of which the harmless bacteria changed into bacteria that cause pneumonia.


Is spoilage bacteria always harmless?

Yes


Harmless bacteria produced colonies with what edges?

smooth


Is it true that pathogenic bacteria out number helpful bacteria?

Yes, but most are weak and almost harmless.


Is it true that 99 percent of bacteria is helpful?

No. 70% of bacteria is harmless, whilst the other 30% is harmful.


What chemicals does gel have?

hydrogyn, oxygen, alluminum, sulfur, nitrogyn..... nothing harmless