Bioelectrochemistry Quiz

Who is considered the first modern work in the field of bioelectrochemistry?

• John Bockris

• Julius Bernstein

• Alessandro Volta

• Luigi Galvani

What is the main purpose of environmental remediation?

• To develop bionic implants

• To produce biofuels

• To generate electricity

• To remove pollution or contaminants

Which type of bioelectrochemical reactor is used to generate hydrogen or methane from organic material?

• Microbial fuel cell

• Enzymatic biofuel cell

• Microbial electrolysis cell

• Microbial electrosynthesis cell

What is the main difference between mediator and mediator-less microbial fuel cells?

• The source of power

• The type of organic material used

• The presence of a chemical mediator

• The type of bacteria used

What is the main advantage of enzymatic biofuel cells?

• Relatively inexpensive components and fuels

• High energy output

• Long lifespan

• Ability to treat wastewater

In microbial electrosynthesis, what are the electrons supplied to living microorganisms used for?

• To treat wastewater

• To produce biofuels

• To reduce carbon dioxide

• To generate electricity

What is the main source of energy for a bio-battery?

• Glucose in human blood

• Solar power

• Fossil fuels

• Wind energy

What is the purpose of a bio-battery?

• To generate electricity

• To produce biofuels

• To store energy from glucose

• To treat wastewater

What is the opposite process to microbial fuel cell in microbial electrosynthesis?

• Generation of electric current from organic compounds

• Transfer of electrons from bacteria to the anode

• Reduction of carbon dioxide to yield industrially relevant products

• Electron transfer from microorganisms to an anode

Which Nobel prize has been awarded for achievements in the field of bioelectrochemistry?

• Physiology or Medicine

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Peace