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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.
True
Biotransformation results in the total degradation of organic matter.
False
Atrazine is degraded by Pseudomonas sp. to carbon dioxide and ammonia.
True
In biodegradation, herbicides and antimicrobial agents are converted into inorganic compounds.
False
Test your knowledge of biodegradation requirements and biomineralization with this quiz. Explore the six essential requirements for biodegradation and learn about the process of mineralization by microorganisms.
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