Biotechnology and Stem Cells Quiz

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What is defined as the process in which microorganisms play an essential role in transforming feed into useful products?

Cellular Biology

Stem Cells Research

Biotechnology

Bioprocess Engineering (correct)

Where are stem cells primarily found in adults?

In the heart only

In a few tissues that need replenishing (correct)

All organs

In the brain exclusively

Which type of cells have the capacity to change into various cell types in the body?

Stem cells (correct)

Microorganisms

Specialized cells

Embryonic cells

What is the term used for commercial techniques that utilize living organisms to create or modify products?

Biotechnology Signup and view all the answers

Which field combines chemical, biological, mechanical, and electrical engineering to use living cells for specific processes?

Bioprocess Engineering Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of modern applications of biotechnology?

Production of vaccines Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of microorganisms?

They can be both microscopic and macroscopic in size Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of microorganism mentioned in the text?

Protozoa Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of biochemical engineering as described in the text?

The application of engineering principles to biological systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would be considered a commercial biotechnology technique?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are typically used in stem cell research and applications?

Pluripotent stem cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key biomolecule involved in biochemical engineering processes?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of understanding microbiology in biochemical engineering?

To understand and analyze the biotechnology process accurately Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a product of industrial microbiology?

Smartphones Signup and view all the answers

How are living microorganisms in biotechnological processes similar to a chemical reactor?

They take nutrients from the environment and release products Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of industrial microbiology?

Exploiting the biochemical potential of microbes for various product productions Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to study biomolecules in the context of bioprocess engineering?

To comprehend the basis of cell function and energy transformation Signup and view all the answers

In biotechnology, what is the significance of studying useful as well as pathogenic microorganisms?

To understand how to exploit the beneficial aspects and control the harmful aspects of microorganisms Signup and view all the answers