Heavy Metals Removal by the Microalgal-Bacterial Consortium

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01. What is the fundamental benefit of the symbiotic relationship between microalgae and bacteria in the Microalgal-Bacterial Consortium (MBC)?

A: Algae consume CO2 from the atmosphere, and bacteria consume all the wastewater pollutants.

B: Algae provide oxygen and consume bacterial CO2 and recycled nutrients, enhancing mutual growth and stability.

C: Both organisms exclusively use biosorption to remove metals, relying on physical binding alone.

D: Bacteria consume all the algae's heavy metal waste, and algae provide structural support for bacteria.