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What is the main purpose of grub composting?
What is the main purpose of grub composting?
- To convert organic waste into high quality feedstuff and oil rich material (correct)
- To clean up the environment by using waste as a substrate
- To lower the release of atmospheric hydrocarbon pollutants
- To produce biofuels like ethanol and methane
Which microorganism is responsible for producing methane as a biofuel?
Which microorganism is responsible for producing methane as a biofuel?
- Saccharomyces
- Clostridium
- Zymomonas
- Methanobacterium (correct)
What is the desirable feature of biofuels mentioned in the text?
What is the desirable feature of biofuels mentioned in the text?
- Derived from non-renewable sources
- Low cost and easily available (correct)
- Produced from non-organic matter
- High cost and limited availability
What is the primary microorganism responsible for producing bioethanol?
What is the primary microorganism responsible for producing bioethanol?
How does ethanol (gasohol) contribute to reducing pollution?
How does ethanol (gasohol) contribute to reducing pollution?
'Gasohol' refers to a mixture of which two substances?
'Gasohol' refers to a mixture of which two substances?
What is a potential disadvantage of over-production of biogas in nature?
What is a potential disadvantage of over-production of biogas in nature?
Why are biofuels considered cost-efficient compared to standard diesel?
Why are biofuels considered cost-efficient compared to standard diesel?
What is a key advantage of biofuels in terms of engine performance?
What is a key advantage of biofuels in terms of engine performance?
What is a common source for the production of biofuels?
What is a common source for the production of biofuels?
Why are biofuels considered cleaner fuels?
Why are biofuels considered cleaner fuels?
What makes the use of biofuels efficient in nature?
What makes the use of biofuels efficient in nature?
What is the main focus of bioconversion?
What is the main focus of bioconversion?
Which process involves the conversion of a source of feedstock into sugars for fermentation into ethanol?
Which process involves the conversion of a source of feedstock into sugars for fermentation into ethanol?
What is the composition of syngas after gasification in the synthesis gas fermentation process?
What is the composition of syngas after gasification in the synthesis gas fermentation process?
Which microorganism is used in the synthesis gas fermentation process to convert the syngas into ethanol?
Which microorganism is used in the synthesis gas fermentation process to convert the syngas into ethanol?
What type of energy is co-generated using the heat generated by gasification in the synthesis gas fermentation process?
What type of energy is co-generated using the heat generated by gasification in the synthesis gas fermentation process?
What is the purpose of exposure to bacteria or catalysts after cooling the syngas in the synthesis gas fermentation process?
What is the purpose of exposure to bacteria or catalysts after cooling the syngas in the synthesis gas fermentation process?
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