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What is glycine primarily used for?
What is glycine primarily used for?
Which amino acid is utilized in the manufacture of synthetic leather?
Which amino acid is utilized in the manufacture of synthetic leather?
Which of the following statements is true regarding amino acids and their applications?
Which of the following statements is true regarding amino acids and their applications?
What type of product is glyphosate?
What type of product is glyphosate?
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What is one common application of poly-methyl glutamate?
What is one common application of poly-methyl glutamate?
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What defines vitamins in mammals?
What defines vitamins in mammals?
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Which statement is true regarding the source of vitamins?
Which statement is true regarding the source of vitamins?
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Why are vitamins considered essential for living organisms?
Why are vitamins considered essential for living organisms?
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What is a key characteristic of vitamins?
What is a key characteristic of vitamins?
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Which group is responsible for synthesizing most vitamins?
Which group is responsible for synthesizing most vitamins?
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What is the primary function of riboflavin in humans and animals?
What is the primary function of riboflavin in humans and animals?
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What percentage of riboflavin production is used for feed additives?
What percentage of riboflavin production is used for feed additives?
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Which statement about riboflavin is incorrect?
Which statement about riboflavin is incorrect?
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Where is riboflavin sourced from in the current production?
Where is riboflavin sourced from in the current production?
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In what form is riboflavin commonly used, apart from its applications in food and pharmaceuticals?
In what form is riboflavin commonly used, apart from its applications in food and pharmaceuticals?
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What is the primary organism responsible for the production of penicillin?
What is the primary organism responsible for the production of penicillin?
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What is the key factor in optimizing penicillin yield during its fermentation process?
What is the key factor in optimizing penicillin yield during its fermentation process?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the fermentation for penicillin production?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the fermentation for penicillin production?
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Why is penicillin considered a significant example of fermentation?
Why is penicillin considered a significant example of fermentation?
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What type of fermentation process is employed for producing penicillin?
What type of fermentation process is employed for producing penicillin?
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What effect does rapid cell production from high glucose levels have on antibiotic yields?
What effect does rapid cell production from high glucose levels have on antibiotic yields?
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Which statement correctly reflects the relationship between glucose levels and antibiotic yield?
Which statement correctly reflects the relationship between glucose levels and antibiotic yield?
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Which of the following is a misconception about glucose and antibiotic yield?
Which of the following is a misconception about glucose and antibiotic yield?
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What is one potential consequence of using high glucose as a carbon source in fermentation?
What is one potential consequence of using high glucose as a carbon source in fermentation?
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Which of these outcomes is NOT a result of rapid cell production from high glucose levels?
Which of these outcomes is NOT a result of rapid cell production from high glucose levels?
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What is a characteristic feature of bioconversion compared to chemical conversion?
What is a characteristic feature of bioconversion compared to chemical conversion?
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Which of the following is NOT a category of microbial transformation reactions?
Which of the following is NOT a category of microbial transformation reactions?
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Milder reaction conditions are a benefit of which process?
Milder reaction conditions are a benefit of which process?
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What is one advantage of bioconversion over traditional chemical methods?
What is one advantage of bioconversion over traditional chemical methods?
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In the context of microbial transformation, which type of reaction does NOT contribute to the process?
In the context of microbial transformation, which type of reaction does NOT contribute to the process?
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Study Notes
Fermentation Products
- Major groups of commercial fermentation products include microbial biomass or cells, enzymes, metabolites, and bioconversion/biotransformation.
Microbial Biomass or Cells
- Production methods include baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), single-cell protein (SCP) from Spirullina, Candida, Saccharomyces (yeast), and Lactobacillus (bacteria).
Microbial Enzymes
- Microbial enzymes have advantages in production due to large quantities produced through fermentation techniques.
- Different industries utilize various enzymes from multiple sources (e.g., Aspergillus, Bacillus, Rhizopus, Corynebacterium, Micrococcus).
- Examples include Amylase (baking, flavors), Protease (beer), Lipase (laundry detergents), Catalase (dairy), Lactase (pharmaceutical & clinical), Amylase (pharmaceutical & clinical), Streptokinase (pharmaceutical & clinical), and Pectinase (fruit juice).
Microbial Metabolites
- Primary metabolites are produced during the growth phase and are crucial for life processes. Examples include amino acids, nucleotides, vitamins, solvents, and organic acids.
- Secondary metabolites are formed during the later stages of growth and play ecological roles, with functions like antimicrobial activity, enzyme inhibition, and pharmacological properties. Examples include antibiotics, pesticides, pigments, and toxins.
Organic Acid Production
- Organic acids, like citric acid, are produced through fermentation.
- Citric acid, a natural plant substance since 1893, can now be produced mostly through microbial fermentation by Aspergillus niger, and other species.
- The application of citric acid includes food preservative, cosmetic ingredients, cleaning agent and water softener.
Amino Acid Production
- Amino acids like glutamic acid, used as flavor enhancers, are produced through fermentation.
- The bacteria Corynebacterium glutamicum and related species are important in industrial glutamic acid production.
Commercial Uses of Amino Acids
- Amino acids are used in the food industry (flavor enhancers, antioxidants, low-calorie sweeteners), pharmaceuticals (medicines), and chemicals (various compounds).
Microbiological Methods of Production
- Three main approaches include direct fermentation, conversion of inexpensive intermediates, and use of enzymes or immobilized cells.
Glutamic Acid
- Predominantly produced by microbial means.
- Production of D,L-glutamic acid is through chemical synthesis, while industrial production involves Micrococcus glutamicus and Brevibacterium flavum.
Vitamins
- Vitamins can be defined as essential micronutrients and these are not synthesized by mammals.
- Some examples of vitamins are Riboflavin (Vitamin B2).
Secondary Metabolites (Antibiotics)
- Antibiotics, secondary metabolites of microorganisms, act on other organisms in low concentrations. Examples include Penicillins (produced by Penicilliumchrysogenum) and Streptomycins (produced by Streptomyces species).
Biotransformation or Bioconversion
- Microbial transformation is a biological process that modifies organic compounds into new substances.
- Microbial transformation is used in industries because it is more specific, requires mild conditions and doesn't need heavy metals.
- Biotransformation examples include the industrial production of cortisone from progesterone using Rhizopus nigricans.
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This quiz provides an overview of various products generated through fermentation, including microbial biomass, enzymes, and metabolites. Discover the applications and production methods of baker's yeast, enzymes from different microorganisms, and the significance of microbial metabolites in various industries.
