Which of the following is a specific example of bioremediation?
A) the purification of water for drinking
B) the treatment of wastewater
C) the treatment of sludge
D) the degradation of crude oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico
E) acid mine drainage

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Bioremediation is the use of living organisms such as bacteria, fungi, or plants to break down and remove pollutants from the environment. The degradation of crude oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico is a specific example of bioremediation as bacteria were used to break down the oil into less harmful substances. A, B, C, and E are all related to water treatment but do not involve the use of living organisms for bioremediation.

Which of the Following Is a Specific Example of Bioremediation