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Biosurfactants and Hydrocarbon Bioavailability Quiz

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What is the main challenge facing biodegradation effectiveness?

Low contaminant availability for microbial attack (correct)

High contaminant availability for microbial attack

Excessive surfactant presence inhibiting microbial attack

Inability of microbes to degrade hydrocarbons

What do surfactants do to hydrocarbons?

Dissolve them completely

Solidify them, preventing microbial access

Create a protective barrier around them

Emulsify them, making them accessible to microbes (correct)

What is the origin of the word 'surfactant'?

Combining the words surface, active, and agent (correct)

Derived from ancient Latin

An acronym for a complex chemical term

Invented by a famous scientist

What would happen to soaps without surfactants?

They would not mix with water, making the cleaning process difficult Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of surfactants in relation to hydrocarbons?

Emulsify hydrocarbons for microbial accessibility Signup and view all the answers

How do surfactants contribute to the effectiveness of cleaning agents like detergent?

Allow the detergent to mix into water Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'surfactant' signify?

Surface-active agent Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of surfactants on the bioavailability of hydrocarbons?

Enhance the bioavailability of hydrocarbons Signup and view all the answers