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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers