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MIC 121 Role and Applications of Microorganisms Objective Question
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In the context of environmental applications, which microorganisms are primarily responsible for degrading oil spills, pesticides, and heavy metals?
Options
A <i>Nitrosomonas</i> and <i>Nitrobacter</i>
B Saprophytic bacteria and fungi
C <i>Pseudomonas</i> and other microbes
Correct Answer
D Microbes used in activated sludge
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 8, under 'Bioremediation,' specifies that 'Pseudomonas and other microbes degrade oil spills, pesticides & heavy metals.'

Hint

This process involves biological agents cleaning up pollutants.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Role and Applications of Microorganisms
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 513 of 984
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