- A Deliberately creating antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria
- B Using organisms to clean up polluted environments
- C Gene therapy applied specifically to crop and plant species
- D In vitro fertilization performed in a laboratory dish
Correct answer: B. Using organisms to clean up polluted environments
Explanation: Bioremediation uses microorganisms (bacteria, fungi) or plants to break down or neutralize environmental pollutants.
Concept context
GM crops, transgenic animals, gene therapy, molecular diagnostics, and bioethics. Frequent 2–3 mark questions in NEET.