The bacteria used in industries for control of pollution are:
Correct answer: C. Biofilters
- A. Biosorption
- B. Biodegradation
- C. Biofilters
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Biofiltration is a pollution control technique using a bioreactor containing living material to capture and biologically degrade pollutants. Common uses include processing waste water, capturing harmful chemicals or silt from surface runoff, and microbiotic oxidation of contaminants in air.
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