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?

Biodetoxification Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the difference between bioremediation and biodetoxification?

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