Anaerobic Processes

question 17

Multiple Choice

Anaerobic processes

• A) occur when oxygen is deficient.
• B) occur in oxygen-rich sewage.
• C) do not involve odors.
• D) are faster than aerobic processes.

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Definitions:

Bicarbonate Ions

An alkaline ion that plays a crucial role in the body's pH balance and carbon dioxide transport in the blood.

Hemoglobin

A protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returns carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood, composed of water, salts, proteins, and various other substances, in which blood cells are suspended.

Transferrin

A plasma protein that transports iron throughout the body.