Biodegradation and Biotransformation Quiz

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Biodegradation is the transformation of a toxic organic compound to a less toxic one, while biotransformation is the complete conversion of organic materials to inorganic products
Biodegradation and biotransformation are the same thing
Biodegradation transforms an organic compound to another one, while biotransformation breaks down an organic compound to its constituent compounds (correct)
Biodegradation is the complete conversion of organic materials to inorganic products, while biotransformation is the degradation of organic compounds via nonspecific enzymatic mediated transformation

The transformation of an organic compound to another one
The degradation of organic compounds via nonspecific enzymatic mediated transformation
The transformation of a toxic organic compound to a less toxic one
The complete conversion of organic materials to inorganic products (correct)

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Bioremediation is the use of living organisms or their enzymes to remove pollutants from the environment

Biodegradation is the breakdown of organic pollutants into smaller molecules, ultimately leading to mineralization
Biotransformation is the conversion of a pollutant into a more water-soluble or more easily removable form, but not necessarily breaking it down completely

Mineralization is the complete breakdown of organic pollutants into carbon dioxide, water, and other inorganic compounds, rendering them harmless to the environment