Study of algal blooms and natural dyes

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What is the main role of fixatives in fabric dyeing?

Aid in the growth of bacteria
Help dyes and pigments attach to fabric (correct)
Recycle plastic waste
Produce natural pigments cheaply

Why are bacteria considered favorable for pigment production?

They are slow-growing
They require a lot of land to grow
They are expensive to produce
They can help kill microorganisms and treat cancer (correct)

What is the biggest component of marine debris?

Fixatives
Plastic waste (correct)
Dyes and pigments
Bacteria

How does plastic waste impact marine life?

Can entangle or strangle them (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue with plastic recycling mentioned in the text?

Low percentage of plastic getting recycled (A) Signup and view all the answers

How much plastic enters the ocean annually according to the text?

Over 12 million metric tonnes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about bacteria pigments?

They can assist in treating cancer (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the possible future source of dyes and pigments as mentioned in the text?

Bacteria (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of plastic waste ends up in landfills and waterways instead of being recycled?

91% (B), 91% (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is plastic waste a significant issue according to the text?

It poses threats to marine animals and habitats (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following tools with their purpose:

Software, algorithms, and math = Help understand the genomics of pathogens Communication to doctors and epidemiologists = Ensure information is easily understood by non-researchers Public health decisions and policies = Use information provided Research findings = Aid in the development of health policies Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their impact on public health decisions:

Being a computational biologist at the National Microbiology Lab = Understanding how skills can help make better decisions Adjunct Professor at Providence University College = Teaching a Genetics course Understanding complex parts of an organism's genome = Driving treatment for patients Teaching a Genetics course = Impacting students' knowledge in genetics Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their significance in research:

Motivation to provide light on the nature of a disease = Understanding disease contagiousness Figuring out complex parts of an organism's genome = Driving treatment for patients Research findings aiding in health policy development = Carried out on a national and provincial scale Teaching a Genetics course at Providence University College = Educating future professionals in genetics Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their contribution to understanding diseases:

Understanding the genomics of pathogens = Using software, algorithms, and math Providing light on the nature of a disease = Understanding contagiousness factors Figuring out complex parts of an organism's genome = Driving treatment decisions Adjunct Professor at Providence University College = Teaching genetics to future professionals Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their role in impacting students:

Adjunct Professor at Providence University College = Teaching a Genetics course Teaching a second-year Genetics course = Enhancing students' knowledge in genetics Understanding complex parts of an organism's genome = Influencing treatment decisions for patients Research findings aiding in health policy development = Shaping national and provincial health policies Signup and view all the answers