Which of the following bioremediation method can be used to clear oil spills in oceans?

Chemicals that can degrade oil can be used.

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Scooping out oil using skimmers.

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Alcanivorax can be used to degrade oil.

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Rhizobium can be used to degrade oil.

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Solution

The correct option is C Alcanivorax can be used to degrade oil.
Bioremediation is a method of using microorganisms to treat pollution. Alcanivorax is a bacteria that can eat up oil and can be used to clear oil spills. These microbes degrade the oil into non-toxic substances.

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