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What type of bacteria are known to produce a blue-green pigment and a fluorescent pigment?
What type of bacteria are known to produce a blue-green pigment and a fluorescent pigment?
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa (correct)
- Escherichia coli
- Bacillus subtilis
Why is it important to eliminate endospores of bacteria in water treatment?
Why is it important to eliminate endospores of bacteria in water treatment?
- Because they are only found in swimming pools
- Because they are especially resistant to disinfecting agents (correct)
- Because they are harmless to humans
- Because they are easy to kill
What is the primary reason for detecting Pseudomonas aeruginosa in water?
What is the primary reason for detecting Pseudomonas aeruginosa in water?
- To measure the effectiveness of disinfection
- To monitor water quality (correct)
- To identify the source of infection
- To determine the presence of other bacteria
Why is Staphylococcus aureus being considered as an indicator of sanitary quality of recreational waters?
Why is Staphylococcus aureus being considered as an indicator of sanitary quality of recreational waters?
What type of algae are widely present in freshwater environments?
What type of algae are widely present in freshwater environments?
What is the main purpose of microbiological analysis in water treatment?
What is the main purpose of microbiological analysis in water treatment?
What is the primary factor influencing algal growth in freshwater environments?
What is the primary factor influencing algal growth in freshwater environments?
What type of bacteria are commonly found in surface waters and soil?
What type of bacteria are commonly found in surface waters and soil?
What is the primary advantage of combining chlorination with filtration in drinking water supply?
What is the primary advantage of combining chlorination with filtration in drinking water supply?
What is the main factor that affects the contact time required for chlorine to disinfect microorganisms?
What is the main factor that affects the contact time required for chlorine to disinfect microorganisms?
What is the primary role of chlorine in controlling biological growth in water supplies?
What is the primary role of chlorine in controlling biological growth in water supplies?
What is the primary advantage of using chlorine dioxide over chlorine in water disinfection?
What is the primary advantage of using chlorine dioxide over chlorine in water disinfection?
What is the primary role of hypochlorous acid in water disinfection?
What is the primary role of hypochlorous acid in water disinfection?
What determines the ratio of hypochlorous acid to hypochlorite ion in water?
What determines the ratio of hypochlorous acid to hypochlorite ion in water?
What is the primary role of chlorine in controlling taste and odor in water?
What is the primary role of chlorine in controlling taste and odor in water?
What is the primary benefit of using chlorine as a disinfectant in water treatment?
What is the primary benefit of using chlorine as a disinfectant in water treatment?
What is the result of mineralization in water?
What is the result of mineralization in water?
What is the biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) a measure of?
What is the biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) a measure of?
What is the effect of discharging impurities into a water reservoir?
What is the effect of discharging impurities into a water reservoir?
What type of bacteria are Salmonella and Shigella?
What type of bacteria are Salmonella and Shigella?
What is the role of self-purification in water?
What is the role of self-purification in water?
What type of bacteria are typically found in the digestive tract of humans and animals?
What type of bacteria are typically found in the digestive tract of humans and animals?
What is the consequence of bacterial dysentery caused by Shigella?
What is the consequence of bacterial dysentery caused by Shigella?
What is the habitat of opportunistic microorganisms?
What is the habitat of opportunistic microorganisms?
What is the likely biochemical effect of UV radiation on microorganisms?
What is the likely biochemical effect of UV radiation on microorganisms?
What is the optimal wavelength range for UV disinfection?
What is the optimal wavelength range for UV disinfection?
What is the purpose of an activated carbon filter in a UV radiation system?
What is the purpose of an activated carbon filter in a UV radiation system?
Why is UV radiation an effective disinfectant?
Why is UV radiation an effective disinfectant?
What is the primary limitation of using UV radiation for water disinfection?
What is the primary limitation of using UV radiation for water disinfection?
What is the recommended concentration of chlorine for water disinfection in Kurdistan?
What is the recommended concentration of chlorine for water disinfection in Kurdistan?
What is the primary mechanism of sedimentation in water treatment?
What is the primary mechanism of sedimentation in water treatment?
What is a significant limitation of distillation as a water treatment method?
What is a significant limitation of distillation as a water treatment method?
Which of the following is the correct definition of potable water?
Which of the following is the correct definition of potable water?
What is the main focus of water microbiology?
What is the main focus of water microbiology?
What is NOT a requirement for water to be considered potable?
What is NOT a requirement for water to be considered potable?
Which of the following environments is associated with aquatic microbiology rather than water microbiology?
Which of the following environments is associated with aquatic microbiology rather than water microbiology?
Why is water treated and disinfected?
Why is water treated and disinfected?
Which of these microorganisms are commonly studied in microbiology?
Which of these microorganisms are commonly studied in microbiology?
What is the primary concern regarding raw water when it comes to human health?
What is the primary concern regarding raw water when it comes to human health?
Which factors have led to the improvement in water purification?
Which factors have led to the improvement in water purification?
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