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The process that results in conversion of environmental contaminants into less toxic substances with the help of microbiological processes is called as ______

The process that results in conversion of environmental contaminants into less toxic substances with the help of microbiological processes is called as ______ Correct Answer Bio-remediation

Bio remediation is a process that uses microbial processes and converts toxic substances into less toxic or usable forms, microbiology is the study of microorganisms, bio- fortification is a process to increase the nutritional quality of plant, and bio-leaching is the extraction of metals.

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