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What is the main byproduct of the conversion of proteins during the degradation of organic compounds?
What is the main byproduct of the conversion of proteins during the degradation of organic compounds?
- Organic acids
- Sulfides
- Ammonia (correct)
- Starches
What occurs in aerobic bacterial fermentation?
What occurs in aerobic bacterial fermentation?
- Formation of new organic compounds
- Multiplication of anaerobic bacteria
- Generation of carbon dioxide and water (correct)
- Depletion of dissolved oxygen
Why can manure rich in microbes be beneficial and harmful at the same time?
Why can manure rich in microbes be beneficial and harmful at the same time?
- It depletes oxygen resources
- It poses a threat to public health due to pathogenic microorganisms (correct)
- It helps degrade and stabilize organic matter
- It only contains beneficial microbes
What do biochemical oxidation reactions involving organic matter utilize?
What do biochemical oxidation reactions involving organic matter utilize?
How does the discharge of manure with a high BOD impact the environment?
How does the discharge of manure with a high BOD impact the environment?
What is a characteristic range for moisture content in fresh manure produced by farm animals?
What is a characteristic range for moisture content in fresh manure produced by farm animals?
What is the primary duty of a professional in managing animal wastes?
What is the primary duty of a professional in managing animal wastes?
Which of the following is a contributing factor to the increase in farm waste output?
Which of the following is a contributing factor to the increase in farm waste output?
What does the term 'farm wastes' include?
What does the term 'farm wastes' include?
Which of the following is considered a form of environmental pollution?
Which of the following is considered a form of environmental pollution?
Why is manure considered a significant daily waste product from animal operations?
Why is manure considered a significant daily waste product from animal operations?
How can animal manure be viewed in terms of its utility?
How can animal manure be viewed in terms of its utility?
What is a possible solution to reduce dust production from livestock and poultry waste?
What is a possible solution to reduce dust production from livestock and poultry waste?
Which of the following is a final product of anaerobic decomposition of manure?
Which of the following is a final product of anaerobic decomposition of manure?
Why is ammonia a concern in relation to livestock waste?
Why is ammonia a concern in relation to livestock waste?
What role does hydrogen sulfide play in the context of livestock waste?
What role does hydrogen sulfide play in the context of livestock waste?
What is a recommended way to prevent anaerobic decomposition of manure?
What is a recommended way to prevent anaerobic decomposition of manure?
How can farms reduce odor problems associated with animal waste?
How can farms reduce odor problems associated with animal waste?
