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During a bioremediation process, nitrates and phosphates are added to soil contaminated with petroleum oil. Explain...

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During a bioremediation process, nitrates and phosphates areadded to soil contaminated with petroleum oil. Explain whychemicals such as nitrates and phosphates are added to the soilinstead of adding additional bacteria.

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During a bioremediation process nitrates and phosphates are added to soil contaminated with petroleum oil These act as terminal electron acceptors which enhances the bioremediation The    See Answer
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