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Bioremediation mostly involves the use of microorganisms and plants to revome pollutants from water and soil. Some microorganisms like archea, bacteria, fingi etc are capable of metobilsm pollutants and in the process degrading them into less harmful byproducts thereby reducing their levels in the environment. Others through some metabolic pathways can alter the form of certain pollutants into less harmful ones. eg some bacteria are capable of altering the oxidation state of certain metal ions to less toxic forms. Also some plant species have specialized tissues that enable them absorb certain pollutants like heavy metals etc and thus reduce the levels of such pollutants in the environment. After absorbing the pollutants, the plant material could be harvested and incinerated.
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What is an example of a sentence using the word example?
An example is a noun which means a demonstrative case. The word example can be used in the following possible sentences:Eating fruit is an example of how I try to be healthy.This ancient pot is an example of how skilled the workers of the time were.These three sentences each give an example of how to use a word.
What is an example for threshing?
an example for threshing
What is the example of abrasive cleaners?
what are the example of abrasive cleaners
What the example of abrasive cleaners?
what are the example of abrasive cleaners
What is an non example?
A banana is a very good non-example.
Is an example of bioremediation?
when recovering metals from ores
Example of bioremediation?
Bioremediation is defined as the use of microorganisms or other life to break down environmental pollutants. One example is the use of oyster mushrooms to clean up oil spills.
What is an example sentence using the word bioremediation?
Bioremediation is using a species to clean up a specific area.
What is in situ petroleum bioremediation?
Bioremediation of petroleum is not effected by amount of oxygen present
How can you get some bioremediation?
That is a very complicated questions because bioremediation has so many different meaning. For example, BioWorld Hydrocarbon Treatment is a form of bioremediation. They add microbes to an oil spill along with an enhancer to speed up the cleaning process. Some companies just add microbes and call that bioremediation, some just add a fertilizer (which can cause algae to bloom, which isn't good). So I would look up BioWorld's Hydrocarbon treatment! Look up their website.
Connect think of an example in which the use of bioremediation either has improved the environment or has the potential to do so?
An example of bioremediation improving the environment is the use of oil-eating bacteria to clean up oil spills, such as the Deepwater Horizon spill in 2010. Researchers applied specific strains of bacteria that metabolize hydrocarbons, effectively breaking down the oil into less harmful substances. This approach not only helped restore marine ecosystems but also demonstrated the potential for bioremediation in managing other contaminants, such as heavy metals and pesticides, in polluted environments. By harnessing natural processes, bioremediation offers a sustainable method for environmental restoration.
Is bioremediation safe?
yes, bioremediation is very safe because it used bacteria to clean up contaminated environments.
What has the author John T Cookson written?
John T. Cookson has written: 'Bioremediation Engineering' -- subject(s): Bioremediation
How could bioremediation affect the way companies dispose of toxic wastes?
so hows everyone here in this website bioremediation
What is bioremidations?
The correct spelling is bioremediation and not bioremediation. Bioremediation is using deliberately introduced or naturally occurring microorganisms to break down environmental pollutants. Other forms of life can be used to consume the pollutants as well. The process cleans up a polluted area.
What is the microorganism found in curd?
Bioremediation microbes
What has the author Eve Riser-Roberts written?
Eve Riser-Roberts has written: 'Bioremediation of petroleum contaminated sites' -- subject(s): Petroleum, Bioremediation, Biodegradation
