Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy (5th Edition)
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Chapter 26, Problem 7MC
Which of the following is added during water or sewage treatment to promote flocculation?
- a. sludge
- b. PHA
- c. BOD
- d. alum
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