What is intrinsic bioremediation?

Bioremediation Concepts and Processes

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A natural process where microbes degrade contaminants without engineering interventions.
A technique that requires the removal of contaminated materials.
A process that uses engineered systems to enhance microbial growth.
A method that combines biological and non-biological treatments.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic of engineered bioremediation?
It relies solely on natural microbial processes.
It does not require any site-specific characteristics.
It is always conducted in situ.
It involves the use of engineered systems to supply nutrients and electron acceptors.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does in situ bioremediation mean?
Contaminated materials are moved to another location for treatment.
The remediation process occurs at the site of contamination without moving materials.
It involves the use of non-biological treatment technologies.
It is a combination of intrinsic and engineered bioremediation.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major component of crude oil that poses a challenge for bioremediation?
Inorganic salts
Heavy metals
Polyaromatic hydrocarbons
Simple sugars
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are polyaromatic hydrocarbons classified based on their structure?
By their solubility in water
By the number of aromatic rings
By the presence of sulfur compounds
By the number of carbon atoms
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which metabolic pathway is NOT used by microorganisms to degrade polyaromatic hydrocarbons?
Aerobic metabolism
Anaerobic metabolism
Reductive metabolism
Photosynthesis
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of core metabolism in bioremediation?
It is only applicable to inorganic pollutants.
It is used to synthesize new hydrocarbons.
It helps in the degradation of polyaromatic hydrocarbons.
It prevents the degradation of contaminants.
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