If You Wanted to Use Fungi to Improve the Environment

question 37

Multiple Choice

If you wanted to use fungi to improve the environment, which of the following research goals would make the most sense?

• A) Discover the lignin-digesting enzymes of fungi, and use them to digest plant tissues left over from food-crop residues to reduce landfill waste.
• B) Discover the enzymes that the fungal partner in lichens uses to break down rock so that large rock expanses can be turned into agricultural lands.
• C) Discover the enzymes that fungi use to break down plant matter and use them to increase decomposition rates in order to slow global warming.
• D) Develop a strain of fungus that produces enzymes that absorb oxygen and will help slow global warming.

Describe cell membrane dynamics including transport mechanisms and permeability.

Explain the importance and characteristics of biofilms in bacteria.

Identify different types of cell junctions and their functions.

Comprehend the roles of membrane proteins in cells.

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Definitions:

Plant Asset

Long-term tangible assets used in the operations of a business that are not intended for resale, such as machinery, buildings, and vehicles.

Income Statement

A financial document that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and net income over a specific period of time.

Revenue Expenditures

Payments made for ordinary maintenance of an asset or unnecessary or unreasonable situations.

Plant Assets

Long-term tangible assets used in the production of goods or services.