Plastics can take thousands of years to naturally break down in the environment. Scientists have discovered an enzyme (a special type of protein) that naturally breaks down plastic. If scientists were to genetically modify a bacteria to make this enzyme what impact would the enzyme most likely have on the environment?
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The bacteria could be used to clean up plastic pollution
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The bacteria could breed with native bacteria and cause more pollution
The bacteria would start destroying native wildlife and have a negative impact on biodiversity
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The bacteria would not be able break down plastic in nature having no impact on the environment