Microbiology: An Introduction
Microbiology: An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780321929150
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Bioremediation refers to the use of living organisms to remove pollutants. Describe three examples of bioremediation.

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Identify one technology which would cause a significant reduction in the primary pollutants associated with formation of tropospheric/groud level ozone or photochemical smog. Explain how the technology reduces the formation of these secondary pollutants.
DESCRIBE THE ROLE OF MICROORGANISMS IN CARBON CYCLING. ILLUSTRATE CARBON CYCLING.   DEFINE BIOREMEDIATION. DISCUSS THE TECHNIQUES, CLASSIFICATION, TECHNIQUES, BENEFITS, LIMITATIONS, AND PROSPECTS. HOW BIOREMEDIATION WORKS. DISCUSS THE DIFFERENT FACTORS AFFECTING BIOREMEDIATION. DESCRIBE THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN HETEROTROPHS AND AUTOTROPHS IN THE CARBON CYCLE. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND HOW DOES IT WORKS? DISCUSS THE IMPACT OF MICROBIAL DEGRADATION ON HUMANS. MAKE TABULAR DATA SHOWING THE ABILITY OF MICROORGANISMS PRESENT IN THE ENVIRONMENT THAT ARE CAPABLE OF DEGRADING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. EXPLAIN THE COMPLEX ROLE OF MICROORGANISMS IN THE FORMATION OF VARIOUS CARBONATES AND IN THE FORMATION OF STROMATOLITES.
Indentify sources of Water Vapour (A GreenHouse Gas).
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