C.I.Agent Solutions

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/c-i-agent-solutions

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific basis?Leverages principles of biocatalysis, biotransformation, and bioaugmentation
2. What is the primary domains?Environmental remediation (bioremediation) and sustainable resource production (biofuels, biochemicals)
3. How do C.I.Agent Solutions help clean up oil spills?Microbes that naturally live in oil spills eat the petroleum and turn it into simple, harmless substances like CO₂ and water.
4. Why do scientists use microbes instead of chemicals to clean dirty places?Microbes are natural, efficient, and usually cheaper, and they can break down tough pollutants without leaving more trash.

Biocatalysis: The use of biological catalysts, such as enzymes or whole cells, to speed up chemical reactions.
Bioremediation: The use of living organisms to remove or neutralize environmental pollutants.
Biofuels: Renewable fuels derived from organic matter, such as plants, algae, or waste products.