Biodegradation and Biomineralization Quiz

Biodegradation requires the presence of the appropriate microorganisms, an energy source, a carbon source, and an electron acceptor.

Mineralization is the process in which microorganisms reduce organic compounds to inorganic material.

Biotransformation results in the total degradation of organic matter.

Atrazine is degraded by Pseudomonas sp. to carbon dioxide and ammonia.

In biodegradation, herbicides and antimicrobial agents are converted into inorganic compounds.