TAMU Moyes BIOL 206 Exam 1 questions with correct answers

Microbes are _________% pathogenic CORRECT ANSWER <1 ubiquitous CORRECT ANSWER bacteria are found everywhere in a bunch of different environments Bioremediation CORRECT ANSWER process that uses naturally occurring or genetically engineered microorganisms to consume or break down pollutants and toxins Pseudomonas sp. CORRECT ANSWER breaks down crude oil for energy successful bioremediation needs CORRECT ANSWER microbes, water, and oxygen amount of waste deposited into landfills every year CORRECT ANSWER >300 metric tons waste management CORRECT ANSWER use of microbes to break down or remove toxic wastes in water and soil through bioremediation CORRECT ANSWER levels of pesticides reduced by 96%, solvents reduced from 1 mill ppb to <10 ppb microbes and N2 CORRECT ANSWER bacteria metabolizes N2 into usable forms for plants and animals