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What is the main purpose of biodegradation?
What is the main purpose of biodegradation?
- To break down organic substances into smaller compounds for reuse by other organisms (correct)
- To eliminate all organic waste from the environment
- To produce toxic end products harmful to the environment
- To convert waste materials into non-biodegradable forms
What is the outcome of biodegradation?
What is the outcome of biodegradation?
- Fossilization
- Vitrification
- Petrification
- Mineralization (correct)
What distinguishes composting from biodegradation?
What distinguishes composting from biodegradation?
- Composting is a faster process than biodegradation
- Composting produces toxic end products, while biodegradation does not
- Composting involves inorganic waste breakdown, while biodegradation involves organic waste breakdown
- Composting is a controlled process of organic waste breakdown, while biodegradation is a natural process (correct)
What is the requirement for a product to be considered compostable?
What is the requirement for a product to be considered compostable?
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How is biodegradation related to environmental remediation?
How is biodegradation related to environmental remediation?
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What are the two types of enzymes involved in the biodegradation process?
What are the two types of enzymes involved in the biodegradation process?
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What is the process called when the end products of depolymerization are carbon dioxide, water, or methane?
What is the process called when the end products of depolymerization are carbon dioxide, water, or methane?
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In which type of metabolism do microbes use O2 to degrade contaminants?
In which type of metabolism do microbes use O2 to degrade contaminants?
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What is the outcome of the growth process in biodegradation?
What is the outcome of the growth process in biodegradation?
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What is the main requirement for organic materials to be degraded aerobically?
What is the main requirement for organic materials to be degraded aerobically?
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