Genetic Engineering for Phytoremediation

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What is the process of using plants to remove pollutants from the environment called?

  1. Phytoremediation

  2. Bioremediation

  3. Phytoextraction

  4. Rhizofiltration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phytoremediation is the process of using plants to remove pollutants from the environment.

Which of the following is not a type of phytoremediation?

  1. Phytoextraction

  2. Rhizofiltration

  3. Phytostabilization

  4. Bioaccumulation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bioaccumulation is the process by which pollutants are taken up and stored in an organism's body.

What is the process of using genetically modified plants to remove pollutants from the environment called?

  1. Genetic engineering for phytoremediation

  2. Transgenic phytoremediation

  3. Recombinant DNA phytoremediation

  4. Molecular phytoremediation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genetic engineering for phytoremediation is the process of using genetically modified plants to remove pollutants from the environment.

Which of the following is not a benefit of using genetically engineered plants for phytoremediation?

  1. Increased pollutant removal efficiency

  2. Reduced cost of remediation

  3. Shorter remediation time

  4. Increased risk of environmental contamination


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased risk of environmental contamination is not a benefit of using genetically engineered plants for phytoremediation.

What is the process of using plants to remove heavy metals from the environment called?

  1. Phytoextraction

  2. Rhizofiltration

  3. Phytostabilization

  4. Bioaccumulation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phytoextraction is the process of using plants to remove heavy metals from the environment.

Which of the following is not a type of heavy metal?

  1. Lead

  2. Mercury

  3. Cadmium

  4. Iron


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Iron is not a type of heavy metal.

What is the process of using plants to remove organic pollutants from the environment called?

  1. Phytodegradation

  2. Rhizodegradation

  3. Phytovolatilization

  4. Biodegradation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phytodegradation is the process of using plants to remove organic pollutants from the environment.

Which of the following is not a type of organic pollutant?

  1. Petroleum hydrocarbons

  2. Pesticides

  3. Herbicides

  4. Carbon dioxide


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carbon dioxide is not a type of organic pollutant.

What is the process of using plants to remove radioactive pollutants from the environment called?

  1. Phytoremediation

  2. Rhizofiltration

  3. Phytostabilization

  4. Bioremediation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phytoremediation is the process of using plants to remove radioactive pollutants from the environment.

Which of the following is not a type of radioactive pollutant?

  1. Uranium

  2. Plutonium

  3. Cesium

  4. Oxygen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oxygen is not a type of radioactive pollutant.

What is the process of using plants to remove gaseous pollutants from the environment called?

  1. Phytovolatilization

  2. Rhizofiltration

  3. Phytostabilization

  4. Bioremediation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phytovolatilization is the process of using plants to remove gaseous pollutants from the environment.

Which of the following is not a type of gaseous pollutant?

  1. Carbon monoxide

  2. Nitrogen dioxide

  3. Sulfur dioxide

  4. Water vapor


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Water vapor is not a type of gaseous pollutant.

What is the process of using plants to remove nutrients from the environment called?

  1. Phytoremediation

  2. Rhizofiltration

  3. Phytostabilization

  4. Bioremediation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phytoremediation is the process of using plants to remove nutrients from the environment.

Which of the following is not a type of nutrient?

  1. Nitrogen

  2. Phosphorus

  3. Potassium

  4. Carbon dioxide


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carbon dioxide is not a type of nutrient.

What is the process of using plants to remove pathogens from the environment called?

  1. Phytoremediation

  2. Rhizofiltration

  3. Phytostabilization

  4. Bioremediation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phytoremediation is the process of using plants to remove pathogens from the environment.

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