The answer is burning coal! Please forgive me if I get this answer wrong!
Answer:
D the others are highly pollutant expesially nuclear and natural gas
Explanation:
The answer is most likely B). 'The harmless bacteria would not have been transformed, and the mice would have lived,' because, then bacterium transform, they use the genetic material present in their environment to do so, and when Avery destroyed the nucleotide bases(Genetic material) with an enzyme he destroyed any chances that the bacteria would have had at transforming into the virulent strain.

Absolute Dating
AKA. RADIOMETRIC DATING
We can learn about the past by studying the present.
The Principle of Uniformitarianism states that current geological processes are the same processes that were at work in the past. This principle was proposed by Charles Lyell in the 1800's
Absolute Dating
Involves finding the absolute age (actual age) of a rock or fossil.
Elements that emit particles and energy are radioactive.
As radioactive elements emit particles and energy, they form new isotopes or elements.
Environmental functions is the correct option. Hope it helped U. If it helped you please mark as brainliest