UPSC 2017EnvironmentModerate

In the context of solving pollution problems, what is/are the advantage/advantages of bioremediation technique ? 1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution by enhancing the same biodegradation process that occurs in nature. 2. Any contaminant with heavy metals such as cadmium and lead can be readily and completely treated by bioremediation using microorganisms. 3. Genetic engineering can be used to create microorganisms specifically designed for bioremediation. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

a
1 only
b
2 and 3 only
c
1 and 3 only
d
1, 2 and 3
Pollution Control TechnologiesBioremediationBioremediationpollutionbiodegradationheavy metalscadmiumleadmicroorganismsgenetic engineering

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