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In which step is most of the organic content of sewage removed?
a. Primary treatment
b. Secondary treatment
c. Tertiary treatment
d. Sludge treatment
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Ch. 26 - Applied and Industrial Microbiology
Bauman6th EditionMicrobiology with Diseases by TaxonomyISBN: 9780134832302
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TOC.tableOfContents
- Ch. 1 - A Brief History of Microbiology31
- Ch. 2 - The Chemistry of Microbiology28
- Ch. 3 - Cell Structure and Function39
- Ch. 4 - Microscopy, Staining, and Classification25
- Ch. 5 - Microbial Metabolism51
- Ch. 6 - Microbial Nutrition and Growth37
- Ch. 7 - Microbial Genetics51
- Ch. 8 - Recombinant DNA Technology21
- Ch. 9 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment36
- Ch. 10 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs21
- Ch. 11 - Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes29
- Ch. 12 - Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes34
- Ch. 13 - Characterizing and Classifying Viruses, Viroids, and Prions23
- Ch. 14 - Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology35
- Ch. 15 - Innate Immunity34
- Ch. 16 - Adaptive Immunity21
- Ch. 17 - Immunization and Immune Testing29
- Ch. 18 - Immune Disorders22
- Ch. 19 - Pathogenic Gram-Positive Bacteria25
- Ch. 20 - Pathogenic Gram-Negative Cocci and Bacilli28
- Ch. 21 - Rickettsias, Chlamydias, Spirochetes, and Vibrios25
- Ch. 22 - Pathogenic Fungi47
- Ch. 23 - Parasitic Protozoa, Helminths, and Arthropod Vectors44
- Ch. 24 - Pathogenic DNA Viruses23
- Ch. 25 - Pathogenic RNA Viruses30
- Ch. 26 - Applied and Industrial Microbiology29
- Ch. 27 - Microbial Ecology and Microbiomes22
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Capitolo 26, Problema 10
_________ is the amount of oxygen required by aerobic organisms to fully metabolize organic waste in water.
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Identify the key concept in the question, which is related to the oxygen demand by aerobic organisms to break down organic waste in water.
Recall that the term describing the amount of oxygen required by aerobic organisms to fully metabolize organic waste is commonly used in water quality and environmental microbiology.
Understand that this oxygen demand is a measure of the amount of biodegradable organic material present in the water, which microbes use as a food source.
Recognize that the specific term for this oxygen requirement is called the Biochemical Oxygen Demand, often abbreviated as BOD.
Summarize that BOD quantifies the oxygen needed over a certain period (usually 5 days at 20°C) for aerobic bacteria to decompose organic matter in water.
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Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
BOD measures the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic microorganisms to break down organic material in water over a specific period, typically five days. It indicates the degree of organic pollution and helps assess water quality.
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Aerobic Metabolism
Aerobic metabolism refers to the process by which organisms use oxygen to convert organic compounds into energy, carbon dioxide, and water. This process is essential for decomposing organic waste in aquatic environments.
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Organic Waste in Water
Organic waste in water includes biodegradable materials like plant debris, sewage, and food residues. Its presence increases microbial activity, which consumes oxygen during decomposition, affecting aquatic life and water quality.
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