Biochemistry and Microbiology Basics Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a type of biomolecule found in living organisms?

Proteins
Metals (correct)
Carbohydrates
Lipids

What is the primary function of biomolecules in living organisms?

To act as catalysts in chemical reactions
To store and release energy for biotransformations (correct)
To provide structural support
To control genetic information

Which of the following is a key reason why understanding microbiology is important in biochemical engineering?

To analyze the chemical composition of microbial cells
To design and operate bioreactors based on knowledge of cell growth and function (correct)
To study the genetic makeup of microorganisms
To understand the historical development of microbiology

What is the primary focus of industrial microbiology?

The exploitation of the biochemical potential of microbes for the production of various products (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a sub-discipline of microbiology?

Virology (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of microorganisms in a bioreactor?

To catalyze the desired chemical reactions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of biotechnology according to the passage?

To make or modify products using living organisms or substances from those organisms (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of stem cells described in the passage?

Stem cells can divide without limit to replenish themselves and other cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of bioprocess engineering according to the passage?

The combination of chemical, biological, mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering to apply their disciplines to processes using living cells or subcomponents of cells (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a traditional application of biotechnology mentioned in the passage?

Production of fermented foods (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a modern application of biotechnology mentioned in the passage?

Production of fermented foods (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the primary function of stem cells in embryos?

To produce the first cells of the heart, brain, and other organs (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of microorganism?

Vertebrates (D) Signup and view all the answers

Biochemical engineering involves the study and application of which of the following?

Both A and B (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a focus area of biochemical engineering?

Quantum mechanics (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of stem cells in biochemical engineering?

To develop new therapeutic treatments (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of viruses?

They have a cellular structure (A) Signup and view all the answers

In microbiology, which of the following is the correct classification of organisms?

Prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses (A) Signup and view all the answers