2.1 - Toxicity Analysis and Bio-Assay
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What does BOD stand for?
💡 Hint: It's a measure of organic material in water.
What is a bio-assay used for?
💡 Hint: Think about using living organisms in tests.
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What does the term bio-assay refer to?
💡 Hint: Focus on the organism aspect.
True or False: Speciation helps identify the specific sources of pollutants in water.
💡 Hint: Think about how we can pinpoint where pollutants come from.
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Design a city-level plan to implement bio-assays in local water bodies to monitor pollution levels. Include aspects such as organism selection, frequency of testing, and criteria for remediation.
💡 Hint: Consider involving community support for data collection.
Analyze the implications of ignoring certain compounds in a bio-assay for environmental policy-making.
💡 Hint: Think how policies are based on accurate data.
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