Fermentation Products Extraction and Purification Quiz

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What factor may increase the difficulties of product recovery from a fermentation broth?

Low biohazard magnitude

Presence of intact microorganisms (correct)

High concentration of the desired product

Minimal impurities in the broth

Why is speed of operation an important factor in ensuring good recovery or purification?

Because the product is labile (correct)

To ensure minimal impurities

To increase product concentration

To reduce fermentation costs

Which factor does NOT influence the choice of recovery process for fermentation products?

Intracellular or extracellular location of the product

Concentration of the product in the broth

Color of the fermentation broth (correct)

Physical and chemical properties of the product

What is a potential consequence of choosing the wrong processing equipment for a harvested broth?

Extended processing time Signup and view all the answers

Why might the recovery cost of microbial products vary significantly?

Based on the intended use of the product Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the first stage for the recovery of an extracellular product?

Removal of large solid particles and microbial cells Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is NOT mentioned as a method used in the fractionation or extraction of major fractions from the broth?

Sedimentation Signup and view all the answers

Which parameter is NOT considered during the recovery of a compound?

Air humidity Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic should be modified to handle the broth faster with simpler equipment?

Reduce undesirable metabolite production Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT a consideration when determining the route for recovery and purification of a compound?

Weather conditions Signup and view all the answers

Fermentation Products Extraction and Purification Quiz

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What factor may increase the difficulties of product recovery from a fermentation broth?

Why is speed of operation an important factor in ensuring good recovery or purification?

Which factor does NOT influence the choice of recovery process for fermentation products?

What is a potential consequence of choosing the wrong processing equipment for a harvested broth?

Why might the recovery cost of microbial products vary significantly?

What is the main objective of the first stage for the recovery of an extracellular product?

Which technique is NOT mentioned as a method used in the fractionation or extraction of major fractions from the broth?

Which parameter is NOT considered during the recovery of a compound?

Which characteristic should be modified to handle the broth faster with simpler equipment?

Which factor is NOT a consideration when determining the route for recovery and purification of a compound?

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