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?

    <p>Case Study: Turpentine Oil Batch Distillation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Peppermint Oil Extraction by Steam Distillation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which process is Menthol recovered through Crystallization?

    <p>Menthol Recovery by Crystallization of Mentha Oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hydrolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Long processing time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hydrodiffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Faster extraction process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is direct steam distillation advantageous in extracting essential oils?

    <p>Lower risk of burning the plant material</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ultrasound Extraction (Sonication)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>% yield of extraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Preserving thermolabile compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Essential Oils</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pelatrice Process</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Plant parts, manufacturing process, extraction method, solvent</p> 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?

    <p>To enhance industrial utilization of MAP resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It helps to produce a good quality extract</p> 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?

    <p>To ensure consistency and quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Color of the extract</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Green' extraction technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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