A team of scientists altered the DNA of Pseudomonas bacteria. The bacteria thus developed had the ability to eat up oil. What could be the likely impact of this biotechnology on the environment and the society?
Toxic gases would be released, causing large-scale pollution.
Damage to marine flora and fauna due to oil spills could be prevented.
The consumption of nonrenewable energy sources would be increased.
The process of oil exploration would become simpler and more economical.
If it can eat up oil, unleashing a swarm of these on an oil spill could help prevent damage that could be caused to the environment. Plus, we wouldn't need to dump the oil anywhere due to it being consumed.
