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Microbiology

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Set 27 Environmental Microbiology

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

Free
For the biogeochemical cycles of the following elements,which does NOT have an atmospheric cycle?

A)carbon
B)phosphorus
C)sulfur
D)nitrogen

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

Free
Which of the following is required for composting?

A)addition of non-biodegradable materials
B)addition of nitrogen and phosphorus sources
C)periodic turning or raking of the compost pile
D)addition of thermophilic microbes
E)constant anaerobic conditions

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

Free
Biochemical oxygen demand is a measure of the

A)number of bacteria present in a water sample.
B)amount of oxygen present in a water sample.
C)amount of organic matter present in a water sample.
D)amount of undissolved solid matter present in a water sample.
E)amount of nitrogen in a water sample.

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