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Do you think microbes can also be used as a source of energy? If yes, how?

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Microbes decompose and ferment organic matter and form biogas and alcohol respectively which are good sources of energy. In this way, they can be used as indirect source of energy.
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  4. Assertion: Polyhedrovirus is called a baculovirus. Reason: Nucleo...

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  5. Assertion: Anabaena is commonly called a symbiotic biofertiliser. ...

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  6. Assertion: Only Lactobacillus lactis causes curdling of milk. Rea...

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  7. Assertion: Insulin is a type of antibiotic. Reason: Insulin is sy...

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  8. Assertion: Rotenone is a bioinsecticide. Reason: Rotenone is obta...

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  9. Assertion: Chemical fertilisers and pesticides are not only expensive ...

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  10. Assertion: Azolla pinnata is used as biofertiliser in rice cultivation...

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  11. Assertion: Neem is used as a natural insecticide. Reason: The ne...

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  12. Assertion: Most of the orchids are dependent on fungi in seedling stag...

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  13. Assertion: Biofertilisers are preferred to chemical fertilisers. ...

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  14. Assertion: Leguminous plants are the best preferred for crop rotation....

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  15. Assertion: Use of fertilisers greatly enhances crop productivity. ...

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