Ans. The microbial colonies exist as a symbiont phase of mutualism where both the microbes and host organism gets benefitted by their respective presence. The microbial symbiont would result in receipt of host derived nutrients and a competitive free environment also with a pretty much reduced predation.
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10. Write a one-page summary of the attached paper? INTRODUCTION Many problems can develop in activated sludge operation that adversely affect effluent quality with origins in the engineering, hydraulic and microbiological components of the process. The real "heart" of the activated sludge system is the development and maintenance of a mixed microbial culture (activated sludge) that treats wastewater and which can be managed. One definition of a wastewater treatment plant operator is a "bug farmer", one who controls the aeration...