Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Biotechnology

Biotechnology — practice question

Scientists in one country are using bacteria to decompose crude oil in deserted oil fields. This generates natural gas, and that gas is then used as a fuel. Why are bacteria beneficial in this biotechnology example?

  • ABacteria are involved in the nitrogen cycle.
  • BBacteria are microorganisms.
  • CBacteria can be pathogens.
  • DBacteria can reproduce very quickly.

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