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Which type of microorganism belongs to the genus Nucleopolyhedrovirus used in biocontrol?

Answer: Baculovirus.

  • A Bacterium
  • B Fungus
  • C Baculovirus
  • D Protozoan

Correct answer: C. Baculovirus

Explanation: Nucleopolyhedrovirus belongs to the group of baculoviruses, which are insect-specific viruses used as biocontrol agents.

Sewage Treatment FlowPrimaryphysical filtering+ sedimentationSecondary (aerobic)aeration tank, flocsconsume organic matterActivated sludgesettles out;part reused as inoculumSludge digesterANAEROBIC →biogas (CH₄)Note the switch: aerobic microbes in the tank, anaerobic microbes in the digester

Sewage passes through physical removal (primary), then aerobic biological treatment where microbes form flocs that consume organic matter (secondary); the settled activated sludge is then digested anaerobically to produce biogas - a deliberate switch from aerobic to anaerobic conditions between stages.

Concept context

Microorganisms in food, medicine, sewage treatment, biocontrol, and biofertilizers

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