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The use of microorganism metabolism to remove pollutants such as oil spills in the water bodies is known as :

ABiomagnification

BBioremediation

CBiomethanation

DBioreduction

Answer:

B. Bioremediation

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Bioremediation is a branch of biotechnology that employs the use of living organisms, like microbes and bacteria, in the removal of contaminants, pollutants, and toxins from soil, water, and other environments.


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