Bioaugmentation:    A. adds specific microorganisms to a contaminated site.   B. aims at enhancing the growth of the resident population of microbes.   C.usually utilizes genetically engineered bacteria.   D. is typically done offsite.   E.depends on competition between resident and added microbes.

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Q: Describe the use of bioremediation in the cleanup of oil spills.

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Q: What is one of the primary benefits of bioremediation?

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Q: Why would it be a bad idea to rely on the self-regulatory processes to restore human caused damage…

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Q: Define biological control and bioremediation, and describe how microorganisms may play a role in…

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Q: Which of the following events is NOT a common among microbes in the air?

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Q: Explain the processes of bioaccumulation and biomagnification oftoxic elements and the problems they…

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Q: What are indigenous microbes? Why are they important for bioremediation?

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Q: Which of the following statements DOES NOT describe microbes in an aquatic system?

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Q: Justify why algal biotechnology has the potential to be the future of climate change mitigation

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Q: Which of the following are ecosystem services provided by bacteria? A) fixation of nitrogen B)…

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Q: Mention a specific environmental pollution and design a biotech based remediation for that

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Q: Give an overview of the positive impacts of microbial biotechnology on the environment

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Q: In 200-300 words, DISCUSS the importance of BIOREMEDIATION

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Wound infections

A wound is damaged or breaks in the surface of the skin. The wound is divided into two types, they are acute wound that includes minor cuts, laceration, bites, etc, and chronic wounds that can become slow to heal including ulcers on the legs and feet. Redness, pain, and swelling are signs of a wound.