Oil-eating microbes act like the bacteria living in the human digestive system because they both
A convert something complex into something simple.
B produce carbon dioxide.
C need water and sunlight to survive and thrive.
D live only in dark environments.
The correct answer is A: convert something complex into something simple.
Explanation: Oil-eating microbes, similar to the bacteria in the human digestive system, break down complex substances (like oil or food) into simpler compounds that can be utilized or eliminated. This process helps in recycling nutrients and cleaning up contaminants in the environment or body.