Bacteria that degrade oil at great depths in offshore waters have most likely evolved new pathways and ________ by modifying existing ones.
A)DNA
B)duplicate factors
C)cofactors
D)enzymes

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Bacteria that are able to degrade oil at great depths in offshore waters have developed specific enzymes that allow them to break down the complex hydrocarbons found in oil. These enzymes likely evolved through modifications of existing metabolic pathways. Therefore, the best choice is D - enzymes.

Bacteria That Degrade Oil at Great Depths in Offshore Waters