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Pollution Reduction in Industrial Processes

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What is the main purpose of using biological systems to monitor pollution in situ?

To estimate the effects of pollutants on organisms (correct)
To identify the types of pollutants present in the environment
To analyze the potential environmental risks of pollutants
To determine the concentration of pollutants accurately

Which of the following best defines bioindicators?

Whole organisms representative of their environment to estimate the effects of pollutants (correct)
Technology that incorporates biological sensing elements for real-time analysis
Biological systems used to accurately determine pollution concentrations
Physiological, biochemical, and molecular characteristics of organisms affected by pollutants

What do biomarkers represent in terms of pollution monitoring?

Technology used for determining potential environmental risks of pollutants
Physiological characteristics chosen for accurate pollutant concentration determination
Whole organisms that indicate the types of pollutants present in an environment
Characteristics of organisms affected by pollutants and removed from the environment (correct)

Why can't chemical techniques alone determine the real effect of pollution on organisms?

Chemical techniques are unable to estimate the effects of pollutants on organisms (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a biosensor in environmental biotechnology?

To incorporate biological elements for real-time analysis like BOD (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to technology utilizing biological sensing elements for analyzing a compound or condition in real time?

Biosensors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes biomarkers from bioindicators?

Biomarkers are removed from the environment while bioindicators represent their environment. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do bioindicators help in estimating the effects of pollutants?

By representing their environment and changing as a response to pollution effects (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to determine the type of pollution before treatment and implementation of environmental acts?

To facilitate proper processing, usage, and prevention of accidental spills of pollutants (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role do biomarkers play in environmental biotechnology?

To estimate the effects of pollutants on organisms through physiological characteristics (C) Signup and view all the answers

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