Environmental Protection
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
What is bioremediation give two examples?
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Biofilms have no role in bioremediation.
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What is biofilm?
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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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Comment on Biofilm.
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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-
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