Question

_______ is the process where plastic-eating fungi are sent to landfills.

A. Biodiversity expansion
B. Bioremediation
C. Biological augmentation
D. Pollution cleanup

Answer 1

Option (B)

Step-by-step explanation:

Bio-remediation is defined as the process in which the decomposers (micro-organisms) are used in order to improve the prevailing conditions of a polluted environment.

This method increases the ability of the microorganisms so that they can metabolize the hydrocarbons (petroleum hydrocarbons) into biomass, carbon dioxide, water, and other end products.

Thus, this is the process where the plastic-eating fungi are sent to landfills and helps in the reduction of the contaminated substances.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Answer 2

B. Bioremediation

Step-by-step explanation:

Bioremediation is a process that makes use of living organisms to breakdown contaminants, pollutants and the like.

Fungi are often used in bioremediation projects because they are known to be able to breakdown organic materials. A recent study in Pakistan revealed a type of fungus that can "eat" plastic. This discovery has become a major step in the efforts to save the environment by eliminating plastic waste.