Oil-degrading bacteria are naturally present in the environment but cannot degrade an oil spill fast enough to avoid ecological damage. How can the actions of these bacteria be sped up?

a. Provide oil for them.
b. Provide sugar as a carbon source.
c. Provide nitrogen and phosphorus.
d. Add water.
e. Add NaCl.


Ans: c. Provide nitrogen and phosphorus.

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