Extraction Technologies for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Quiz

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What is the main focus of the text provided?

Process Simulation for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (correct)
Biotechnological Processes in Alcohol Production
Multiple-effect Evaporation of Milk Serum
Phytochemical Processes in Citral Recovery

Which process involves the recovery of Peppermint Oil?

Production of Bio-ethanol from Corn
Citral Recovery by Distillation of Lemon Peel Oil
Menthol Recovery by Crystallization of Mentha Oil (correct)
Production of Synthetic Hydrocarbon Fuels Starting from Biomass

What is one of the biotechnological processes studied at ICS-UNIDO?

Peppermint Oil Extraction by Steam Distillation
Carvone Recovery from Spearmint Oil
Menthol Recovery by Crystallization of Mentha Oil
Alcohol Production from Biomass (correct)

Which process involves the extraction of Turpentine Oil?

Case Study: Turpentine Oil Batch Distillation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Phytochemical Processes discussed in the text?

Peppermint Oil Extraction by Steam Distillation (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which process is Menthol recovered through Crystallization?

Menthol Recovery by Crystallization of Mentha Oil (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a general method of extraction of medicinal plants?

Hydrolysis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of water distillation in producing essential oils?

Long processing time (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a modern (non-traditional) method of extraction of essential oils?

Hydrodiffusion (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of water and steam distillation over traditional water distillation in essential oil production?

Faster extraction process (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is direct steam distillation advantageous in extracting essential oils?

Lower risk of burning the plant material (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of extraction method is known for its high efficiency in maintaining delicate aromatic compounds?

Ultrasound Extraction (Sonication) (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which parameter is crucial when selecting an appropriate extraction method for medicinal plants?

% yield of extraction (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable application of supercritical fluid extraction in medicinal plant extracts?

Preserving thermolabile compounds (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Cold Fat' process is associated with the extraction of which type of aromatic compound?

Essential Oils (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which method of producing essential oils involves the use of physical pressure on plant material?

Pelatrice Process (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic parameters influencing the quality of an extract?

Plant parts, manufacturing process, extraction method, solvent (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to disseminate information on extraction technologies and quality maintenance to developing countries rich in MAP biodiversity?

To enhance industrial utilization of MAP resources (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role does adherence to good manufacturing practices play in producing a good quality extract?

It helps to produce a good quality extract (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to model all conditions and parameters from laboratory to pilot scale for successful industrial-scale production?

To ensure consistency and quality (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a basic parameter influencing the quality of an extract?

Color of the extract (B) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of extraction technologies has become absolutely necessary according to the text?

'Green' extraction technologies (A) Signup and view all the answers