What factor(s) are most important in the transition from animmature to a mature gut microbial community?

Q: Name the non biodegradable pollutant.

A: Non-biodegradable pollutants are D.D.T (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane), B.H.C (Benzene…

Q: Which process allows water to enter the atmosphere?   A) Transpiration B) Respiration C)…

A: The water in the earth is always changed by the water cycle. Many induce water to alter its form for…

Q: Which two distinct microbial processes are responsible for the release of fixed nitrogen as…

A: Atmosphere consists of 78% percent of nitrogen; it is an essential element for the growth and…

Q: Which of these are known to host chemosynthetic communities? a) Hydrothermal vent O b) Hydrocarbon…

A: The food chain in our ecosystem depends on the primary producers as they are capable of harvesting…

Q: Which of the media types would predict is used to detect possible fecal contamination of water in…

A: The fecal contamination of water in Puget sound comes from sources like marine effluent discharge,…

Q: Describe two ways in which the diversity ofmicrobial species in a community can be expressed.

A: An ecosystem is a dynamic complex of microbial communities, animal, plants and their abiotic…

Q: Adding high levels of nutrients to a lake or inshore area wouldhave all of the following effects in…

A: Adding high levels of nutrients to a lake or inshore area would have all of the following effects in…

Q: Describe nitrogen fi xation, ammonifi cation, nitrifi cation, and denitrifi cation and how microbes…

A: The process of reduction of molecular nitrogen into ammonia is called nitrogen fixation. It can…

Q: Why are microbial communities important in biodegradation?

A: The process by which microorganisms like fungi and bacteria break down organic matter is known as…

Q: Why does secondary treatment of wastewater require O2?

A: Secondary treatment is a part of wastewater disposal system, where the sewage or other waste waters…

Q: Describe the examples of the four mechanisms aquatic bacteria use to maximize nutrient acquisition…

A: The amount of nutrients that is temporarily or permanently gets biogemochemically transformed is…

Q: of the following organisms, which one can counteract the overload of CO2 in the atmosphere? choose…

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Q: Account for the inability of aerobes to grow in the absence of O2

A: Aerobes require oxygen and cannot perform their metabolic processes in the absence of oxygen. These…

Q: What are the four ways through which the living organisms respond to abioticfactors?

A: The abiotic components in an ecosystem include all the physical and chemical elements, which means…

Q: Describe the physical, chemical and biological limitations for those available microhabitats. Relate…

A: Ecology is the scientific study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment.…

Q: What if human intestine nourished microbial flora correctly equivalent to the one found in the rumen…

A: A wide variety of complex microorganisms are found within the human body. These microorganisms are…

Q: each of the following processes. a. infection. b. decomposition of organic material: C. O2…

A: Microorganisms, commonly known as microbes, constitute a vast array of minuscule life forms,…

Q: Which of the following species of microbe is associated withbeing a good indicator of fecal…

A: The correct answer is (e) Salmonella typhi

Q: a. In what way is the oral cavity an ecological system?b. What can cause an imbalance in the oral…

A: Since you have asked multiple questions, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: (i) Discuss the spoilage processes by determining THREE (3) potential intrinsic factors that are…

A: Meat is rich in protein, and fat, and is a very nutritious food. It is obtained from various sources…

Q: Using a textbook or a reputable internet source, find two Gram-positive pathogenic bacteria and two…

A: It is required to find gram-positive and two-gram negative pathogenic bacteria that are facultative…

Q: Why are some microbial habitats unsuitable forplant and animal life?

A: Habitat is a natural environment occupied by all living organisms for the purpose of utilizing…

Q: Which of the following could be an effect of an excess ofsewage running into a freshwater…

A: Due to the contamination of fresh water by sewage all of the above can takes place.

Q: Why is the stringent response typically active during nitrogen starvation but not in response to…

A: Bacteria depend on the nutrient sources for their growth and reproduction. Nutrients such as carbon,…

Q: The rate of decomposition of detritus is affected by the abiotic factors like availability of…

A: Decomposition is usually defined as the way that the process of breaking down the trash into simpler…

Q: Why has it been so difficult to associate human disease, orhealth, with changes in the gut microbial…

A: Step 1 Gut microbial community is defined as the totality of microorganisms, bacteria, viruses,…

Q: What is the differencebetween antioxidant activity and antimicrobial activity in terms of  the food…

A: different food molecules have been identified which have antioxidant and antimicrobial activity .

Q: How do symbiotic bacteriause metabolic processes to produce biohydrogen from food waste?

A: as per the guidelines we are supposed to answer only the first question. Please repost thr other…

Q: How are microbes usedin the bioremediation of contaminated groundwatersites and What is the…

A: We know that due to excessive human activities our natural resource like water is getting…

Q: Food contaminants impact more of the world's population than perhaps any other environmental agent.…

A: One of the most significant incidents of food contamination in recent history occurred in 1996 in…

Q: How does retention time affect microbial digestion of food in agut compartment?

A: Digestion is the process of breakdown of complex large insoluble food materials into water-soluble…

Q: Which are food characteristics affected by microbial spoilage? How?

A: Microorganisms are unicellular organisms that may be pathogenic in nature. Food spoilage is caused…

Q: The survival of most microbes is mainly a matter of whether the enzyme system of microorganisms can…

A: The science of all living creatures that are too tiny to be seen with the unaided eye is known as…

Q: During the formation of a dental biofilm, the interaction between the microbes of the biofilm and…

A: Streptococcus sp. refers to a group of bacteria belonging to the genus Streptococcus. These…

Q: Describe the chemiosmotic theory's main characteristics.

A: The chemiosmotic theory states that the transfer of electrons down an electron transport system…

Q: Where are the hottest potential microbial habitats locatedon Earth?

A: The habitats of the microbes that are living in the temperatures of 60-90℃ are thermophilic and…

Q: Describe the role of microbes in the nitrogen cycle and the role nitrogen compounds in energy…

A: The nitrogen cycle is the biochemical cycle which converts the unusable form of nitrogen (N2) into…

Q: provide one example each of positive and negative microbial interactions that are present in the…

A: Microbial interactions are significant for an effective establishment and upkeep of a microbial…

Q: Identify microbial adaptations to osmotic pressure.

A: Osmotic pressure is defined as the pressure exerted through a semi permeable membrane until the…

Q: What is an exampleof a single microbial species that can contribute toherbivore pathology?

A: Organisms that depend on plants and plant based products for their food are known as herbivores.

Terrestrial Ecosystem

An ecosystem is a collection of interconnected communities. It includes both living and non-living elements of specific strata. The terrestrial ecosystem is solely related to the ecosystem present on the land and covers 25 to 30% of the total earth’s surface area.