Applications of Biotechnology Summary Quiz
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What is one of the advantages of using microorganisms in biotechnology?

  • Microorganisms have limited nutritional value
  • Microorganisms can be grown in vast numbers in small fermentation processes (correct)
  • Microorganisms can only grow on high-value raw materials
  • Microorganisms require extensive land area for growth

    • What factor contributes to the acceptability of Single Cell Protein (SCP) as human food?

  • Color, taste, and texture
  • Odor and nutritional value
  • Climate and land area for growth
  • Safety and nutritional value (correct)

    • Why would the skills of a food technologist be greatly challenged if SCP is used as direct food for humans?

  • Due to guidelines of what can and cannot be eaten in different cultures
  • Due to the need to match the texture of SCP with traditional food
  • Due to the need to consider odor, color, taste, and texture preferences of people (correct)
  • Due to the need to recycle waste products for SCP production

    • What is defined as waste in the context of sewage treatment?

    <p>Any material or energy form that cannot be economically used, recovered, or recycled at a given time and place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has generally been matched by a greater formation of a wider range of waste products?

    <p>Human populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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