Answer to Question #345128 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for Simplicity

Question

1. Explain why metagenomics is probably the most revolutionary application of genomics. What application of genomics would best serve your community and why?
2. Research Bioremediation as an application of metagenomics, and comment on how this mechanism can be utilized as an environmental management intervention within your community. Here are some videos to get you started:

Answer 1

Bacteria can be used to clean up oil spills in the ocean through bioremediation. Specific bacteria can be used to bioremediate specific contaminants, such as hydrocarbons, which are present in oil and gasoline.

Using microbes to clean up mining sites have been working on the Researchers for 30 years with limited success.