Why Is the Use of Cyanobacteria for the Production of Bioplastics

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why is the use of cyanobacteria for the production of bioplastics an attractive commercial investment?

• A)Their PHA are stronger than those found in other bacteria.
• B)The cost of production is less.
• C)Their bioplastics are lighter than other types.
• D)Their bioplastics are more pliable.
• E)The PHA produced are easier to work with than other types.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls an enormous number of bodily functions including hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional activity.

Consciousness

The condition in which a person is conscious and can reflect on their own being, feelings, ideas, environment, and life events.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms, including the sleep-wake cycle.

Circadian Cycle

The biological clock of living beings, regulating physiological and metabolic processes in a roughly 24-hour cycle.