Agricultural Microbiology Practical Report Deadline and MCQ Exam Results

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Which organism plays a key role in providing access to usable nitrogen sources?

Marine Algae

Leguminous plants

Cyanobacteria (correct)

Rhizobium bacteria

What is the main biological means of forming N2 from nitrate?

Ammonification

Denitrification (correct)

Anammox

Nitrification

Which process involves the conversion of organic nitrogen into ammonia?

Nitrification

Nitrogen fixation

Ammonification (correct)

Denitrification

What is the first stable product of nitrogen fixation?

NH3 Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria are involved in the process of nitrification?

Nitrosococcus oceani Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of heterocysts in cyanobacteria?

Nitrogen fixation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of leghemoglobin in the process of symbiotic nitrogen fixation?

Maintains low oxygen levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of usable nitrogen for leguminous plants?

Atmospheric nitrogen (N2) Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the conversion of ammonia into nitrate and nitrite?

Nitrification Signup and view all the answers

What is the major reservoir for N2 during nitrogen fixation?

N2 gas Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bacteria are involved in aerobic free-living nitrogen fixation?

Azotobacter Signup and view all the answers

What is the deadline for submitting late practical reports for practical 2?

5pm Wednesday December 6th Signup and view all the answers

Where can the MCQ practical exam results be found?

Brightspace under the Quiz tab Signup and view all the answers

When is the final exam scheduled?

15th December Signup and view all the answers

Which lecture covers 'Microorganisms and Disease'?

Lecture 11 – Microorganisms and Disease Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of photosynthetic oxygen production on the planet do microorganisms such as Prochlorococcus account for?

20% Signup and view all the answers

Where will the final exam take place?

In RDS Signup and view all the answers

What is the weightage of the final exam towards the grade?

70% Signup and view all the answers

Which lecture covers 'Antibiotic Resistant Microorganisms'?

'Antibiotic Resistant Microorganisms' Lecture Signup and view all the answers

What should be submitted by anyone intending to submit a late report after November 29th?

Practical reports for practical 2 with a grade penalty before December 6th Signup and view all the answers