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Assignment 03
- ID5011 (Jan 2025)
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One parameter that can be measured in order to analyse the quality of a particular
aquatic ecosystem is turbidity. It is measured in:
CFU (colony forming units)
Nephelometric turbidity units (NTU) or formazin turbidity units (FTU)
Siemens
practical salinity units (psu)
Blue Baby Disease, also known as Methemoglobinemia, primarily affects infants
due to the difference in stomach pH compared to adults. Which of the following
best explains why babies are more susceptible to this condition?
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Babies have a higher stomach pH that allows for easier absorption of nitrates, which are
converted to methemoglobin, impairing oxygen transport.
Babies' stomach pH is more acidic, which leads to the breakdown of nitrates into harmful
substances that reduce oxygen-carrying capacity.
Babies' stomach pH is more alkaline, which allows for greater conversion of nitrates to nitrites,
leading to the formation of methemoglobin.
Babies have a greater number of red blood cells that are more prone to methemoglobinemia
than adults.
The most abundant photosynthetic organism on the planet is
Deinococcus species
Prochlorococcus species
E. coli
Grass
What is antimicrobial resistance?
The ability of the microbes to persist or grow in presence of drugs designed to kill them
The ability of the microbes to survive in sewage water, and wastewater treatment plants.
The ability of the microbes to cause infections in humans and cause toxicity to the gut
microbes.
The inability of the microbes to adapt and survive in the presence of drugs designed to
eliminate them, maintaining the effectiveness of the drugs over time
Which of the following statements are true?
(i) Microbes can metabolize and cause changes in the chemicals
(ii) Chemicals cannot make any changes in the microbes
(iii) Chemicals modify the diversity and function of microbes in water
(iv) The interaction between microbes and chemicals in water does not affect
human and aquatic life *
Only iv
i & ii
i & iii
i, iii & iv
What is the theoretical oxygen content (in terms of moles of oxygen) of a glucose
solution with a concentration of 1 mol/L of glucose, assuming complete oxidation
in aerobic conditions?
The balanced equation for the oxidation of glucose is:
C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O
1 mole of O₂
6 moles of O₂
0.5 moles of O₂
12 moles of O₂
Which of the following best defines the concept of "One Health"?
The integration of human, animal, and environmental health disciplines to address complex
health challenges.
The exclusive focus on health of one species eg., Homo sapiens (Humans)
A medical approach that emphasizes individual health over community well-being.
The study of human health in relation to the quality of drinking water.
Why should the final dissolved oxygen (DO) measurement in a DO test not be
equal to zero?
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A final DO of zero indicates complete microbial degradation of all organic matter, which is an
unlikely and unrealistic condition for most environmental samples.
A final DO of zero suggests that oxygen has been depleted by both microbial activity and
inorganic oxygen-consuming reactions, leading to an invalid test result.
A final DO of zero suggests that the sample was contaminated with excess oxygen during the
testing procedure, causing an inaccurate measurement.
A final DO of zero indicates a malfunction in the testing equipment, as the probe is unable to
measure oxygen below a certain threshold.
Antimicrobial resistance is
i. Specific to only certain species of bacteria
ii. Harmless to humans
iii. Also seen in poultry farms and animal husbandry
iv. Not spread through water because it is related to antibiotics and
microorganisms
Which one is true?
i.
iii.
iv.
All the above.
In a BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) experiment, why should there be no air
bubbles in the BOD flask and a water seal should be used?
Air bubbles can introduce additional oxygen into the system, affecting the accuracy of the
oxygen consumption measurement. The water seal prevents contamination by atmospheric
oxygen and maintains the anaerobic conditions.
Air bubbles can disturb the microbial activity, leading to an increased oxygen demand and
incorrect results. The water seal prevents the escape of volatile compounds during the
experiment.
Air bubbles provide a source of nitrogen, which is essential for microbial growth, and the water
seal helps maintain constant temperature conditions in the flask.
Air bubbles increase the volume of the solution, which skews the oxygen measurement, while
the water seal ensures that the microbial culture remains sterile.
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