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Alternative methods of extracting metals: phytomining and bioleaching

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I can describe how metals are extracted by phytomining and bioleaching and compare different methods of metal extraction.

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In phytomining, metal is extracted from a crop of plants that absorb metal ions through their roots. In bioleaching, metal is extracted from bacteria that extract metal from an ore. Electrolysis is a process used to separate metals from their compounds. There are advantages and disadvantages associated with each method of extracting metals.

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