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Which type of microorganism requires oxygen levels of 2-10% for growth?
Which type of microorganism requires oxygen levels of 2-10% for growth?
Which type of media has a known exact chemical composition?
Which type of media has a known exact chemical composition?
What type of anaerobes can grow in the presence of oxygen but do not utilize it for respiration?
What type of anaerobes can grow in the presence of oxygen but do not utilize it for respiration?
Which of the following are considered macroelements required in relatively large amounts for microbial growth?
Which of the following are considered macroelements required in relatively large amounts for microbial growth?
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What describes the capability of facultative anaerobes?
What describes the capability of facultative anaerobes?
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What term is used to describe microorganisms that grow optimally at elevated temperatures?
What term is used to describe microorganisms that grow optimally at elevated temperatures?
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Which of the following best describes a thermotolerant bacterium?
Which of the following best describes a thermotolerant bacterium?
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What component is considered the base input in the fermentation triangle?
What component is considered the base input in the fermentation triangle?
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In a fed-batch reactor, what occurs to the media?
In a fed-batch reactor, what occurs to the media?
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Which classification represents microorganisms that thrive in extreme cold temperatures?
Which classification represents microorganisms that thrive in extreme cold temperatures?
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Which of the following does NOT influence microbial growth?
Which of the following does NOT influence microbial growth?
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What is a key characteristic of commercially significant fed-batch reactors?
What is a key characteristic of commercially significant fed-batch reactors?
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What term is applied to microorganisms that can only grow in the presence of oxygen?
What term is applied to microorganisms that can only grow in the presence of oxygen?
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What type of culture media is necessary for the growth of certain specialized microorganisms?
What type of culture media is necessary for the growth of certain specialized microorganisms?
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Which of the following is a condition that can inhibit microbial growth?
Which of the following is a condition that can inhibit microbial growth?
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Study Notes
Biotechnological Applications in Food Industry
- The presentation is about biotechnological applications in the food industry, lectured by Dr. Eman Owis, a lecturer of Microbial Biotechnology at Mansoura University, Germany.
- She has a PhD from Göttingen University.
- Contact information is provided.
Food Biotechnology
- The field of food biotechnology involves the use of microorganisms for manipulating food processes.
- Microorganisms associated with food include bacteria, yeast, and molds.
- Factors impacting microbial activity are important to understand.
- Key branches of biotechnology and their specifics are discussed.
- The benefits of food biotechnology for the food industry are highlighted.
- Food safety and regulations, different techniques in food biotechnology are presented
- The use of fermentation in food production is detailed.
- Genetically modified foods and their role in the industry are examined.
- Enzymes in food processing and their importance are covered
- How nanotechnology impacts the food industry and bioethics are explored
Outputs of the Lecture
- The process of fermentation (principles and bases)
- Principles of fermenters or bioreactors
- Principles of downstream processing
Fermentation
- Fermentation is a vital anaerobic process that involves the presence of yeast and converts organic matter into simpler materials.
- The modern concept of fermentation involves the use of microorganisms or their products (enzymes) to transform complex organic compounds into simpler ones, benefitting human life.
Types of Fermentation Processes
- Batch reactors: The simplest type, filled with medium, allowed to ferment, and emptied for downstream processing after completion, then cleaned, refilled, and reinoculated for another round.
- Continuous reactors: Fresh medium is continuously added, and the reactor fluid and products are continuously removed; this setup is more efficient and allows for longer operation.
- Fed-batch reactor: The most common industrial reactor type. Fresh media is added continuously or periodically.
Fermentation Triangle
- The fermentation triangle consists of the bioreactor, biocatalyst, purification, and raw material (media). These components work together to complete the fermentation process.
Factors Influencing Growth
- Concepts of Phile vs. Tolerance were highlighted
- Growth is the acquisition of biomass, leading to cell division or reproduction in organisms.
- Determining the living state of an organism involves understanding generation and multiplication times.
- Many microbes can survive under conditions where they do not grow.
Categorising Organisms Based on Oxygen Requirements
- Aerobes utilize aerobic respiration.
- Anaerobes cannot use aerobic metabolism.
- Facultative anaerobes have several respiration options (via fermentation, anaerobic respiration, or aerobic respiration).
- Aerotolerant anaerobes don't utilize aerobic respiration but have enzymes for detoxifying oxygen's toxic forms.
- Microaerophiles require low concentrations of oxygen (2-10%).
Microbial Nutrition (Media)
- Microbiological media are prepared to support the growth and reproduction of microorganisms.
- Chemically defined media: The exact chemical composition is known.
- Complex media: The exact chemical composition is not known (often based on plant or animal extracts).
Common Nutrient Requirements
- Water: A crucial requirement for microorganisms.
- Macroelements: Nutrients required in relatively large amounts (e.g., C, N, O, H, S, P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe).
- Micronutrients (trace elements): Nutrients required in smaller amounts (e.g., Mn, Zn, Co, Mo, Ni, Cu).
- Growth factors: Essential nutrients like amino acids, purines, pyrimidines, and vitamins for specific processes.
Growth
- Growth, in the microbial context, is generally about gaining biomass and cell division.
- Generation or Doubling time: The time it takes for a cell or population to double in number.
- Cell growth is categorized into phases (Lag phase, Log phase, Stationary phase, Death phase).
Growth in Batch Culture
- Batch culture: A closed system in a medium without adding further nutrients after inoculation.
- Four main phases for bacteria in batch culture:
- Lag phase
- Logarithmic phase
- Stationary phase
- Death phase
Bacterial Growth
- Bacterial division progresses logarithmically (two cells, four cells, and so on).
- Generation times are highly variable across bacterial species, ranging from 20 minutes to 24 hours.
Growth in Filamentous Organisms
- Filamentous organisms also have growth phases distinct from those of unicellular ones, occurring on solid and liquid media with a distinctive pattern of Log increase in biomass and the phases.
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Dive into the fascinating world of biotechnology and its applications in the food industry. This quiz explores the use of microorganisms, fermentation processes, and genetically modified foods. Learn about food safety, regulations, and the key benefits of biotechnology in enhancing food production.
