11 Questions
What is the commonly used term to refer to a bioprocess?
Fermentation
Which of the following is NOT an example of a product obtained through bioprocessing?
Plastics
What are the two main processes into which the fermentation process can be divided?
Upstream bioprocess and Downstream bioprocess
Which of the following is NOT a component used in bioprocessing?
Yeast
Bioprocessing only uses complete living organisms to obtain useful products
False
Fermentation process is only carried out in large size fermentors
False
Upstream bioprocess is the first step in the fermentation process
True
Bioprocessing does not play a role in the production of renewable biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel
False
In the upstream bioprocess, what is the purpose of media preparation?
To provide the necessary nutrients for microorganism growth
What is the significance of incubation in the upstream bioprocess?
To allow microorganisms to grow and multiply
Why is the screening and identification of microorganisms an essential part of the upstream bioprocess?
To select strains with desired characteristics for the bioprocess
Learn about the process that uses living organisms or their components to obtain useful products such as pharmaceuticals, antibiotics, vitamins, and biofuels.
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