An example of bioremediation is
A) pharming.
B) genetically engineering a plant to express the Bt toxin.
C) selecting for genes that improve growth.
D) using microbes to treat wastewater.
E) implanting a surrogate ewe with an egg carrying a transgene.

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Bioremediation refers to the use of biological organisms to break down or remove pollutants from the environment. Using microbes to treat wastewater is an example of bioremediation. The microbes are capable of breaking down organic matter and other pollutants in the wastewater, making it safe to discharge back into the environment. The other choices do not relate to bioremediation.

An Example of Bioremediation Is