Considering the impacts and benefits of applying environmental biotechnology to clean polluted water systems, which of the follo
wing describes the most likely impact? A.) It may introduce new bacteria to the system
B.) It may introduce harsh chemicals to the water
C.) It may be an alternate way to clean oil spills
D.) It may be harmful to sewage treatment plants
The appropriate answer is A. it may introduce new bacteria to the system. Biotechnology involves the use of living organisms in innovative ways to get a beneficial outcome. Biotechnology is often used in agriculture, medicine and a host of other fields. B. is an inappropriate answer because it specifies the use of chemicals and not living organisms.
