Question: 3. [ 35 points] Algae can be represented by the formula C106H263O110N16P. Assume P does not change redox state and is degraded to orthophosphate (PO43).

 3. [ 35 points] Algae can be represented by the formula

3. [ 35 points] Algae can be represented by the formula C106H263O110N16P. Assume P does not change redox state and is degraded to orthophosphate (PO43). a. Write the balanced reaction for algae oxidation. [10 points] b. Determine the theoretical carbonaceous oxygen demand (gO2 demand/g algae ) [ points] c. Determine the theoretical nitrogenous oxygen demand (gO2 demand/g algae) [10 points] d. Find the total theoretical (carbonaceous plus nitrogenous) oxygen demand (gO2 demand/g algae). [5 points]

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