Bioremediation

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What is the most important principle of bioremediation?

  • Immobilizing cells or enzymes
  • Using microorganisms to destroy hazardous contaminants (correct)
  • Isolating and purifying microorganisms
  • Identifying biodegradation products

What are the stages of biodegradation in the bioremediation process?

  • Purification of the obtained isolates, identification of the microbial isolate, isolation of the microorganism
  • Optimization of biodegradation conditions, determination of biodegradation efficiency, enzyme identification
  • Isolation of the microorganism, purification of the obtained isolates, identification of the microbial isolate (correct)
  • Cell or enzyme immobilization, identification of biodegradation products, isolation of the microorganism

What do microorganisms use as a source of nutrients and energy in bioremediation?

  • Contaminants like oil and pesticides (correct)
  • Water and carbon dioxide
  • Nutrients and minerals
  • Enzymes and proteins

What is the triple-corner process in bioremediation?

<p>Principle of bioremediation, stages of biodegradation, factors for effective bioremediation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors are essential for effective bioremediation?

<p>Temperature and nutrients (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'bio' in bioremediation?

<p>Living (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a stage of biodegradation in the bioremediation process?

<p>Synthesis of new contaminants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of microorganisms in bioremediation?

<p>To transform contaminants into less harmful forms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key requirement for effective bioremediation?

<p>The right combination of factors such as temperature and nutrients (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do microorganisms use contaminants like oil and pesticides for in bioremediation?

<p>As a source of nutrients and energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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