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Biodegradation requires the presence of the appropriate microorganisms, an energy source, a carbon source, and an electron acceptor.
Biodegradation requires the presence of the appropriate microorganisms, an energy source, a carbon source, and an electron acceptor.
True
Mineralization is the process in which microorganisms reduce organic compounds to inorganic material.
Mineralization is the process in which microorganisms reduce organic compounds to inorganic material.
True
Biotransformation results in the total degradation of organic matter.
Biotransformation results in the total degradation of organic matter.
False
Atrazine is degraded by Pseudomonas sp. to carbon dioxide and ammonia.
Atrazine is degraded by Pseudomonas sp. to carbon dioxide and ammonia.
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In biodegradation, herbicides and antimicrobial agents are converted into inorganic compounds.
In biodegradation, herbicides and antimicrobial agents are converted into inorganic compounds.
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