10 Questions
What is the main purpose of biodegradation?
To break down organic substances into smaller compounds for reuse by other organisms
What is the outcome of biodegradation?
Mineralization
What distinguishes composting from biodegradation?
Composting is a controlled process of organic waste breakdown, while biodegradation is a natural process
What is the requirement for a product to be considered compostable?
It needs to biodegrade within 180 days in a composting system and leave no toxicity in the soil
How is biodegradation related to environmental remediation?
Biodegradation is mostly associated with environmental remediation, known as bioremediation
What are the two types of enzymes involved in the biodegradation process?
Extracellular depolymerases and intracellular depolymerases
What is the process called when the end products of depolymerization are carbon dioxide, water, or methane?
Mineralization
In which type of metabolism do microbes use O2 to degrade contaminants?
Aerobic metabolism
What is the outcome of the growth process in biodegradation?
Complete degradation (mineralization) of organic pollutants
What is the main requirement for organic materials to be degraded aerobically?
Presence of oxygen
Test your knowledge of biodegradation with this quiz! Explore the process by which living organisms break down organic substances into smaller compounds, contributing to the recycling of wastes and the enrichment of the environment.
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