Practice Bioremediation (4.4.4.1) - Chapter 4: Biotechnology and Its Applications

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Question 1.
Define bioremediation.
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Think about how bacteria interact with harmful substances.
Question 2.
What type of bacteria is often used in oil spills?
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Recall the name of the microorganism mentioned in our discussions.
3Question 3.
What is bioremediation?
- The chemical treatment of pollutants
- The use of microorganisms to degrade pollutants
- The physical removal of contaminants
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Consider how nature can help in cleaning up pollution.
4Question 4.
Pseudomonas putida is primarily used for:
- True
- False
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Think about its application in oil spills.
Question 5.
Evaluate the effectiveness of bioremediation in various environmental scenarios. What factors might limit its success?
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Consider what specific conditions favor certain types of microbes.
Question 6.
Design a bioremediation strategy for a hypothetical chemical spill involving heavy metals. What microorganisms would you choose, and why?
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Think about which microbes naturally interact with heavy metals.

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