Environmental Protection

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Environmental Protection: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Bioremediation, Biofilm, Quorum Sensing, Mercury Contamination, Biodegradation of Cyanide Wastes and, Effect of Bacteriophage on Biofilm

Important Questions on Environmental Protection

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What is bioremediation give two examples?

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Biofilms have no role in bioremediation.

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Describe the effect of bacteriophage on water pipes.

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_____ is used in the disinfection of water system. (Bacteria, Bacteriophage, Fungus, Algae)

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Define quorum sensing.

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Write a note on the contamination by mercury.

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Which of the following is used in the bioremediation of mercury?

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Write the scientific name of the bacteria that degrade cyanide.

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Addition of _____ promotes the degradation of cyanide. (protein, sucrose, fat)

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_____ is the branch of biotechnology that deals with the removal of contaminants or pollutants by using microorganisms.

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Cotyledons are also called-