Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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Bioremediation is the biological process of the utilization of bacteria, fungi and other microbes to break down contaminated organic pollutants in water or soil. The best example of using bacteria in bioremediation is the clearing of oil spills.

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