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What role do microorganisms play in fermentation?
What role do microorganisms play in fermentation?
- They generate electricity for industrial processes.
- They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
- They break down proteins into amino acids.
- They eat sugars and convert them into different substances. (correct)
Which antibiotic is derived from fermentation?
Which antibiotic is derived from fermentation?
- Ciprofloxacin
- Penicillin (correct)
- Tetracycline
- Amoxicillin
How has the production of insulin changed due to fermentation technology?
How has the production of insulin changed due to fermentation technology?
- It is now made from plant materials instead of animals.
- It can be made without any sugars.
- It is produced using fermentation with bacteria instead of animal pancreas. (correct)
- It no longer requires any microorganisms.
What was the global market value for fermentation technology in 2021?
What was the global market value for fermentation technology in 2021?
What analogy is used to describe fermentation in the context of production?
What analogy is used to describe fermentation in the context of production?
Flashcards
What is fermentation?
What is fermentation?
A process where microorganisms like yeast and bacteria break down sugars into other substances. It's similar to how yeast makes bread rise.
Fermentation in Medicine
Fermentation in Medicine
Fermentation helps produce key medicines like antibiotics, which fight infections. Penicillin, a famous antibiotic, is made through fermentation.
How Does Fermentation Work in Medicine?
How Does Fermentation Work in Medicine?
Imagine baking bread. Yeast eats sugar in flour and creates gas bubbles, making the bread rise. In medicine, microorganisms eat sugars and produce substances we need, like antibiotics.
Fermentation: A Big Business
Fermentation: A Big Business
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Fermentation & Insulin
Fermentation & Insulin
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Study Notes
Fermentation Overview
- Fermentation is a process where microorganisms (like yeast and bacteria) consume sugars and transform them into other substances.
- This process is comparable to transforming fruit into a smoothie.
Fermentation in Medicine
- Fermentation is vital in the pharmaceutical industry for producing essential medicines.
- Certain antibiotics, like penicillin (resulting from mold), are created through fermentation.
- The global fermentation technology market exceeded $60 billion in 2021.
Mechanism of Fermentation
- The process functions similarly to baking bread.
- Yeast consuming flour sugars produces gas bubbles, causing bread to rise.
- In medicine, microorganisms consume sugars to produce valuable substances like antibiotics or vitamins.
Examples of Fermentation Applications
- Insulin, crucial for diabetes management, is now produced via fermentation using bacteria, a safer and cleaner alternative to extraction from animal pancreases.
Historical Context
- Penicillin, a key antibiotic, was discovered in 1928 by Alexander Fleming through fermentation.
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Description
This quiz explores the fascinating process of fermentation, highlighting its significance in both food production and medicine. Discover how microorganisms like yeast and bacteria transform sugars into vital substances, including antibiotics and insulin. Learn about the mechanisms behind fermentation and its impact on various industries.
