10 Questions
What is the main product of the fermentation process used for making beer?
Ethyl alcohol
Which organism is commonly added to milk to make yogurt?
Streptococcus thermophilus
What contributes to the tangy flavor of fermented meats like salami?
Lactobacillus plantarum
Which vitamin can be enhanced hundred to three hundred fold using microbes?
Vitamin B2
What is the purpose of treating juice with sulfur dioxide in winemaking?
To kill wild yeasts
Which of the following best describes genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?
Organisms that have received genetic material via recombinant DNA technology to alter their characteristics for human benefit
What is the significance of single-cell protein (SCP) in food processing and production?
It is a potential candidate for producing meat substitutes for human consumption due to its filamentous texture
In the context of biotechnology, what is the role of transgenes?
They are genes that come from outside the genome and are used to modify the characteristics of organisms
What is the primary source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) production in biotechnology?
Fermentation process using bacteria
How is vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) commonly obtained for use in biotechnology?
From animal liver extract
Explore the applications of biotechnology and learn about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their significance in altering the characteristics of living organisms. This quiz covers the development of products for the benefit of humans using living organisms and recombinant DNA technology.
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