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Ex-situ bioremediation involves treating pollutants on-site without moving them elsewhere.
Ex-situ bioremediation involves treating pollutants on-site without moving them elsewhere.
False (B)
The degradation of petroleum hydrocarbons by microorganisms is mainly caused by the catalysis of extracellular enzymes.
The degradation of petroleum hydrocarbons by microorganisms is mainly caused by the catalysis of extracellular enzymes.
False (B)
The adsorbed petroleum enters the cell membrane through exocytosis.
The adsorbed petroleum enters the cell membrane through exocytosis.
False (B)
Surfactants can hinder the bioavailability of hydrocarbons for microbial attack.
Surfactants can hinder the bioavailability of hydrocarbons for microbial attack.
Ex-situ bioremediation may be necessary if the climate is too cold for microbe activity.
Ex-situ bioremediation may be necessary if the climate is too cold for microbe activity.
What does the term 'bioremediation' refer to?
What does the term 'bioremediation' refer to?
What is the most important principle of bioremediation?
What is the most important principle of bioremediation?
What is the triple-corner process of bioremediation?
What is the triple-corner process of bioremediation?
What do the microbes involved in bioremediation use contaminants like oil and pesticides for?
What do the microbes involved in bioremediation use contaminants like oil and pesticides for?
What is essential for effective bioremediation?
What is essential for effective bioremediation?
