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

Bioprocessing only uses complete living organisms to obtain useful products

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

Fermentation process is only carried out in large size fermentors

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

Upstream bioprocess is the first step in the fermentation process

<p>True (A)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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