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- Describe the three components of biotechnology.
- Explain how historical examples demonstrate that biotechnology is not a recent development.
- Discuss the role of cultural factors in the development of biotechnology.
- Identify and elaborate on the two main categories of factors that influence current biotechnology.
- How do microorganisms act as both causes and solutions to pollution?
- Explain the process and ecological impact of eutrophication.
- Describe the role of microorganisms as mediators in pollution, using the example of mercury methylation.
- Discuss how microorganisms are used in bioremediation, including the concept of cometabolic bioremediation.
- Relate the story of El Morro Landfill and explain how bioremediation played a role in its transformation.
- Explain how microbial fuel cells work and discuss the primary challenge they face.
- Describe the role of microorganisms in biofuel production.
- How do microorganisms contribute to biocontrol in agriculture?
- Discuss the mechanism of action of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) as a biocontrol agent.
- Explain the process and benefits of incorporating Bt genes into plant genomes.