Although Burkholderia cepacia could be very useful in bioremediation programs, it is not feasible to use it. Why?
A. Because it can cause opportunistic infections in the respiratory tract.
B. Because it cannot be cultured in the lab to necessary numbers.
C. Because it is too expensive at this time to grow it.
D. It encourages the overgrowth of fungus in the environment, which is not desirable.
E. It produces a foul odor making it a poor choice for most situations.
Answer: A. Because it can cause opportunistic infections in the respiratory tract.
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