Cyanide is a chemical used to dissolve gold and is harmful to the environment and organisms living there.A couple of biochemists came up with the idea of using the bacteria in the genus Pseudomonas to break down the cyanide used by a gold mining company.This use of bacteria is a good example of ____.

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The process described in the passage, where bacteria are used to break down harmful chemicals in the environment, is known as bioremediation.

Cyanide Is a Chemical Used to Dissolve Gold and Is