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Biodegradation and Biotransformation Quiz
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Biodegradation and Biotransformation Quiz

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Which of the following terms refers to the complete conversion of organic materials to inorganic products?

  • Mineralization (correct)
  • Biodegradation
  • Biodetoxification
  • Biotransformation
  • Which term refers to the transformation of an organic compound into another compound that is less toxic?

  • Biodetoxification (correct)
  • Biodegradation
  • Bioremediation
  • Biotransformation
  • What is the difference between biodegradation and biotransformation?

  • Biotransformation converts organic compounds to inorganic compounds, while biodegradation converts one organic compound to another.
  • Biodegradation converts organic compounds to inorganic compounds, while biotransformation converts one organic compound to another. (correct)
  • Biodegradation and biotransformation are both processes that involve the transformation of inorganic compounds.
  • Biodegradation and biotransformation are the same thing.
  • Which term refers to the process of transforming a toxic organic compound into a less toxic one?

    <p>Biodetoxification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between biodegradation and co-metabolic reaction?

    <p>Biodegradation is the specific enzymatic-mediated transformation of organic compounds, while co-metabolic reaction is the nonspecific enzymatic-mediated transformation of organic compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between bioremediation and biodetoxification?

    <p>Bioremediation is the transformation of toxic organic compounds to less toxic compounds, while biodetoxification is the biodegradation activities associated with a curing action</p> Signup and view all the answers

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