Bioprocessing Overview
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What is the commonly used term to refer to a bioprocess?

  • Crystallization
  • Fermentation (correct)
  • Filtration
  • Distillation
  • Which of the following is NOT an example of a product obtained through bioprocessing?

  • Antibiotics
  • Enzymes
  • Plastics (correct)
  • Vitamins
  • What are the two main processes into which the fermentation process can be divided?

  • Upstream bioprocess and Downstream bioprocess (correct)
  • Biodegradation and Bioremediation
  • Aerobic process and Anaerobic process
  • Microfiltration and Ultrafiltration
  • Which of the following is NOT a component used in bioprocessing?

    <p>Yeast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bioprocessing only uses complete living organisms to obtain useful products

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fermentation process is only carried out in large size fermentors

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Upstream bioprocess is the first step in the fermentation process

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bioprocessing does not play a role in the production of renewable biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the upstream bioprocess, what is the purpose of media preparation?

    <p>To provide the necessary nutrients for microorganism growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of incubation in the upstream bioprocess?

    <p>To allow microorganisms to grow and multiply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the screening and identification of microorganisms an essential part of the upstream bioprocess?

    <p>To select strains with desired characteristics for the bioprocess</p> Signup and view all the answers

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