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Bio-remediation is a technology which is being extensively utilized in controlling

Bio-remediation is a technology which is being extensively utilized in controlling Correct Answer heavy metal pollutions

The correct answer is option 4, i.e. heavy metal pollutions.

  • Bioremediation is a process which uses naturally occurring organisms to break down hazardous substances into less toxic or non-toxic substances.
  • The biological processes involved in bioremediation technology can be enhanced and focused on the removal of specific hazardous pollutants from soil, water, or atmosphere.
  • The cultivation of plants can accelerate bioremediation.
  • Organisms used in bioremediation are - 
    • Pseudomonas putida.
    • Dechloromonas aromatica.
    • Deinococcus radiodurans.
    • Methylibium petroleiphilum.

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