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Biotechnology in Environmental Science

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of the applications of biotechnology in environmental science.
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Which biotechnology technique involves the use of microorganisms to break down and remove pollutants from the environment?

  1. Bioremediation

  2. Phytoremediation

  3. Mycoremediation

  4. Gene therapy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bioremediation is a biotechnology technique that utilizes microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, to degrade and remove pollutants from the environment.

What is the process of using plants to absorb and remove pollutants from the soil and water called?

  1. Bioremediation

  2. Phytoremediation

  3. Mycoremediation

  4. Gene therapy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Phytoremediation is the process of using plants to absorb and remove pollutants from the soil and water. Plants can absorb pollutants through their roots and leaves, and then break them down and store them in their tissues.

Which biotechnology technique involves the use of fungi to break down and remove pollutants from the environment?

  1. Bioremediation

  2. Phytoremediation

  3. Mycoremediation

  4. Gene therapy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mycoremediation is the process of using fungi to break down and remove pollutants from the environment. Fungi can secrete enzymes that break down pollutants into harmless substances.

What is the process of using genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to clean up environmental pollution called?

  1. Bioremediation

  2. Phytoremediation

  3. Mycoremediation

  4. Genetic engineering


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetic engineering is the process of using biotechnology to modify the genetic makeup of an organism. This technique can be used to create GMOs that are resistant to pollutants or that can break down pollutants more efficiently.

Which biotechnology technique involves the use of enzymes to break down and remove pollutants from the environment?

  1. Bioremediation

  2. Phytoremediation

  3. Mycoremediation

  4. Enzyme technology


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Enzyme technology involves the use of enzymes to break down and remove pollutants from the environment. Enzymes are biological catalysts that can speed up chemical reactions, including the breakdown of pollutants.

What is the process of using bacteria to break down and remove pollutants from the environment called?

  1. Bioremediation

  2. Phytoremediation

  3. Mycoremediation

  4. Bacterial remediation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bacterial remediation is the process of using bacteria to break down and remove pollutants from the environment. Bacteria can secrete enzymes that break down pollutants into harmless substances.

Which biotechnology technique involves the use of algae to absorb and remove pollutants from the environment?

  1. Bioremediation

  2. Phytoremediation

  3. Mycoremediation

  4. Algal remediation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Algal remediation is the process of using algae to absorb and remove pollutants from the environment. Algae can absorb pollutants through their cell walls and then break them down and store them in their tissues.

What is the process of using genetically modified plants to clean up environmental pollution called?

  1. Bioremediation

  2. Phytoremediation

  3. Mycoremediation

  4. Genetic engineering


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetic engineering is the process of using biotechnology to modify the genetic makeup of an organism. This technique can be used to create GMOs that are resistant to pollutants or that can break down pollutants more efficiently.

Which biotechnology technique involves the use of fungi to absorb and remove pollutants from the environment?

  1. Bioremediation

  2. Phytoremediation

  3. Mycoremediation

  4. Fungal remediation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fungal remediation is the process of using fungi to absorb and remove pollutants from the environment. Fungi can absorb pollutants through their cell walls and then break them down and store them in their tissues.

What is the process of using genetically modified bacteria to clean up environmental pollution called?

  1. Bioremediation

  2. Phytoremediation

  3. Mycoremediation

  4. Genetic engineering


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetic engineering is the process of using biotechnology to modify the genetic makeup of an organism. This technique can be used to create GMOs that are resistant to pollutants or that can break down pollutants more efficiently.

Which biotechnology technique involves the use of enzymes to break down and remove pollutants from the environment?

  1. Bioremediation

  2. Phytoremediation

  3. Mycoremediation

  4. Enzyme technology


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Enzyme technology involves the use of enzymes to break down and remove pollutants from the environment. Enzymes are biological catalysts that can speed up chemical reactions, including the breakdown of pollutants.

What is the process of using genetically modified algae to clean up environmental pollution called?

  1. Bioremediation

  2. Phytoremediation

  3. Mycoremediation

  4. Genetic engineering


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetic engineering is the process of using biotechnology to modify the genetic makeup of an organism. This technique can be used to create GMOs that are resistant to pollutants or that can break down pollutants more efficiently.

Which biotechnology technique involves the use of bacteria to absorb and remove pollutants from the environment?

  1. Bioremediation

  2. Phytoremediation

  3. Mycoremediation

  4. Bacterial remediation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bacterial remediation is the process of using bacteria to absorb and remove pollutants from the environment. Bacteria can absorb pollutants through their cell walls and then break them down and store them in their tissues.

What is the process of using genetically modified fungi to clean up environmental pollution called?

  1. Bioremediation

  2. Phytoremediation

  3. Mycoremediation

  4. Genetic engineering


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetic engineering is the process of using biotechnology to modify the genetic makeup of an organism. This technique can be used to create GMOs that are resistant to pollutants or that can break down pollutants more efficiently.

Which biotechnology technique involves the use of enzymes to break down and remove pollutants from the environment?

  1. Bioremediation

  2. Phytoremediation

  3. Mycoremediation

  4. Enzyme technology


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Enzyme technology involves the use of enzymes to break down and remove pollutants from the environment. Enzymes are biological catalysts that can speed up chemical reactions, including the breakdown of pollutants.

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