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Define bioremediation with two examples.

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Bioremediation is the technique of absorption or destruction of toxic chemicals and harmful pollutants with the help of plants and microorganisms. For e.g. Sunflower is used to absorb uranium and arsenic, Deinococcus radiodurans is used to absorb radiations from radioactive debris, etc.
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