Transformations in the Atmosphere
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Which of the following is a method of microbial degradation of organic matter?

  • Breakdown of organic matter by living microorganisms (correct)
  • Fermentation of sugar into ethanol
  • Conversion of organic matter to smaller molecules
  • Use of microorganisms to break down pollutants

    • What is the difference between biodegradation and biotransformation?

  • Biodegradation involves the breakdown of organic matter, while biotransformation involves the conversion of organic matter to smaller molecules. (correct)
  • Biodegradation occurs in the presence of oxygen, while biotransformation occurs in its absence.
  • Biodegradation provides nutrition to microorganisms, while biotransformation does not.
  • Biodegradation is carried out by microorganisms, while biotransformation is a chemical process.

    • What is bioremediation?

  • The fermentation of sugar into ethanol
  • The conversion of organic matter to smaller organic molecules
  • The breakdown of organic matter by living microorganisms
  • The use of microorganisms to break down pollutants (correct)

    • What is the role of biodegradable materials in microbial degradation?

    <p>They provide nutrition to microorganisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the atmospheric lifetime of pollutants?

    <p>The time it takes for pollutants to degrade in the atmosphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of biotransformation?

    <p>Conversion of organic matter to smaller organic molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between biodegradation and biotransformation?

    <p>Biodegradation involves the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms, while biotransformation involves the conversion of organic matter to smaller molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of biodegradable materials in microbial degradation?

    <p>Biodegradable materials provide nutrition to microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the atmospheric lifetime of pollutants?

    <p>The time it takes for pollutants to reach harmful concentrations in the atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is bioremediation?

    <p>The use of microorganisms to consume and break down pollutants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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