All MCQs Tests - VU BT604 - Industrial biotechnology

Question 1: Broth conditioning techniques are mostly used in association with sedimentation and __________ for the separation of cells from liquid media.

Question 2: The microorganisms associated with solid-substrate fermentations are those that tolerate relatively low water activity down to Aw values of around __________.

Question 3: Fermentation factors affecting DSP include __________.

Question 4: As compared to yeasts __________ centrifuges are required for the separation of smaller microorganisms, such as bacteria.

Question 5: Levels of dissolved O2 and CO2 are determined using __________.

Question 6: __________, consisting of a glass or plastic column, into which the solid substrate is loosely packed, surrounded by a jacket that provides a means of temperature control.

Question 7: The physical and chemical properties of the product, alon with its concentration and location, are obviously key factors as they determine the initial separation steps and overall purification strategy.