Bioremediation of Inorganic Pollutants Quiz

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What is the importance of phosphorous (P) removal?

Phosphorous removal is important despite its trace amount in nature, and its role in ATP transfer and energy storage. (correct)
Phosphorous removal is not important due to its trace amount in nature and minimal impact on the environment.
Phosphorous removal is not important as it does not play a role in ATP transfer or energy storage.
Phosphorous removal is important primarily due to its high concentration in nature and significant impact on ecosystems.

What is the impact of organic human waste on phosphorous accumulation?

Organic human waste has no impact on phosphorous accumulation in the environment.
Organic human waste contributes to phosphorous accumulation due to the absence of phosphorous in cells.
Organic human waste reduces phosphorous accumulation by promoting natural decomposition processes.
Organic human waste contributes to phosphorous accumulation due to the presence of phosphorous in cells. (correct)

What are the sources of bulk concentration of phosphorous (P)?

Only human excreta contributes to the bulk concentration of phosphorous.
Fertilizers and cleaning agents are the primary sources of bulk concentration of phosphorous.
Fertilizers, detergents, cleaning agents, and human excreta are sources of bulk concentration of phosphorous. (correct)
Detergents and cleaning agents are the main sources of bulk concentration of phosphorous.

How does the presence of chemicals alter the pH and affect orthophosphate form?

<p>The presence of chemicals can lead to alkaline or acidic conditions, altering the pH and changing the orthophosphate form. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers