In a __________ protocol, bacteria with engineered abilities to detoxify pollutants are intentionally released in an area.

ANS:C - bioremediation

Bio remediation is a process where micro organism are used to detoxify contaminated area ie oil spill, area around pescticide factories,
Basically it has been revealed in certain studies where scientist have shown the role of certain genes which code for a particular protein which have a antidot like response.