Bioremediation

Class 12 · Bio Technology · 14 Questions

1intermediate💡 Understand2 marksShort Answer

Which microorganisms are used in sewage water treatment and what is their role?

2intermediate💡 Understand2 marksShort Answer

Explain as to how biological oxygen demand represents the condition of sewage water?

3intermediate💡 Understand2 marksShort Answer

How does any toxic substance get biomagnified among organisms? Explain in brief.

5advanced🔍 Analyze5 marksLong Answer

Discuss the process of aerobic and anaerobic decomposition of sewage waste water treatment.

6beginner🧠 Remember2 marksShort Answer

What are the different types of solid wastes produced?

7advanced🔍 Analyze5 marksLong Answer

Discuss the role of different microorganisms in the process of composting of solid waste.

8intermediate💡 Understand2 marksShort Answer

How are pesticides harmful for non-target organisms?

9advanced🔧 Apply5 marksLong Answer

Briefly explain as to how microorganisms can bioremediate toxic pesticides into harmless and non-toxic compounds.

10intermediate🧠 Remember1 markMCQ

Which of the following compounds can be removed from waste water during treatment using lime?

12intermediate🧠 Remember1 markMCQ

Which enzyme is mainly responsible for hydrolytic breakdown of pesticides?

13intermediate💡 Understand1 markMCQ

Which of the following is not a strategy of bioremediation?

14advanced🔍 Analyze1 markMCQ

Assertion: Bioremediation is a process through which toxic pesticides can be completely removed. Reason: Microorganisms can be used for bioremediation of toxic chemicals.

15intermediate🧠 Remember1 markMCQ

On the basis of the colour coding and type of container for disposal of health care waste, choose the correct match:

16intermediate💡 Understand2 marksShort Answer

What is the basis of classifying organisms into four risk groups?