Microbes in Human Welfare · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Biology
During sewage treatment, flocs refer to:
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During sewage treatment, flocs refer to:
- A.Masses of bacteria associated with fungal filaments to form mesh-like structures.Correct answer
- B.Primary sludge formed during sedimentation.
- C.Anaerobic sludge digesters producing biogas.
- D.The floating debris removed by sequential filtration.
Solution
Flocs are masses of bacteria associated with fungal filaments to form mesh-like structures. These microbes consume the major part of the organic matter in the effluent during secondary sewage treatment.
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