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What is one key advantage of using a draft tube in a fermentation vessel?
What is one key advantage of using a draft tube in a fermentation vessel?
Which statement is a disadvantage of using a cylindrical-conical fermenter?
Which statement is a disadvantage of using a cylindrical-conical fermenter?
In what applications are fluidized bed bioreactors most effective?
In what applications are fluidized bed bioreactors most effective?
What is a common challenge when operating fluidized bed bioreactors?
What is a common challenge when operating fluidized bed bioreactors?
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Which characteristic of a cylindrical-conical fermenter improves yeast management?
Which characteristic of a cylindrical-conical fermenter improves yeast management?
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What is a disadvantage of draft tube bioreactors compared to stirred tank bioreactors?
What is a disadvantage of draft tube bioreactors compared to stirred tank bioreactors?
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What is a primary benefit of a fluidized bed's design?
What is a primary benefit of a fluidized bed's design?
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What is the primary purpose of photobioreactors?
What is the primary purpose of photobioreactors?
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Which fermentation process is cylindrical-conical fermenters best used for?
Which fermentation process is cylindrical-conical fermenters best used for?
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Which factor is NOT a key consideration in the design of photobioreactors?
Which factor is NOT a key consideration in the design of photobioreactors?
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Which type of photobioreactor uses airlift to circulate the culture and provide oxygen?
Which type of photobioreactor uses airlift to circulate the culture and provide oxygen?
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Which of the following is NOT an application of fermentation technology?
Which of the following is NOT an application of fermentation technology?
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What is the first step in the brewing process?
What is the first step in the brewing process?
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Which microbial product is produced through fermentation technology primarily from grains?
Which microbial product is produced through fermentation technology primarily from grains?
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Which product is derived from the boiling step of beer production?
Which product is derived from the boiling step of beer production?
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What is a common feature of airlift photobioreactors compared to other types?
What is a common feature of airlift photobioreactors compared to other types?
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What is the primary end product of homolactic fermentation?
What is the primary end product of homolactic fermentation?
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Which type of fermentation produces both lactic acid and acetic acid as end products?
Which type of fermentation produces both lactic acid and acetic acid as end products?
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Which organism is primarily responsible for alcoholic fermentation?
Which organism is primarily responsible for alcoholic fermentation?
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What are the primary byproducts of propionic acid fermentation?
What are the primary byproducts of propionic acid fermentation?
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Which pathway is utilized when sugars are available for propionic acid fermentation?
Which pathway is utilized when sugars are available for propionic acid fermentation?
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What is the main product of lactic acid heterofermentation?
What is the main product of lactic acid heterofermentation?
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Which of the following organisms is NOT typically involved in lactic acid fermentation?
Which of the following organisms is NOT typically involved in lactic acid fermentation?
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What key compounds are produced in the fermentation pathway that involves diacetyl and 2,3-butanediol?
What key compounds are produced in the fermentation pathway that involves diacetyl and 2,3-butanediol?
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During which phase should microorganisms be harvested to obtain cell biomass?
During which phase should microorganisms be harvested to obtain cell biomass?
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What is the main advantage of fed-batch fermentation?
What is the main advantage of fed-batch fermentation?
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Which fermentation method is best suited for large-scale production of primary metabolites?
Which fermentation method is best suited for large-scale production of primary metabolites?
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When are secondary metabolites typically produced during the growth curve?
When are secondary metabolites typically produced during the growth curve?
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What characterizes the continuous fermentation process?
What characterizes the continuous fermentation process?
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What happens during the death phase of microbial growth?
What happens during the death phase of microbial growth?
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What is a disadvantage of batch fermentation?
What is a disadvantage of batch fermentation?
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Which phase is characterized by the introduction of microorganisms and nutrients into the fermenter?
Which phase is characterized by the introduction of microorganisms and nutrients into the fermenter?
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What does the term 'fermentation' mean in its original Latin context?
What does the term 'fermentation' mean in its original Latin context?
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Which phase of microbial growth is characterized by a significant increase in cell numbers?
Which phase of microbial growth is characterized by a significant increase in cell numbers?
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Which factor does NOT influence optimal microbial growth during fermentation?
Which factor does NOT influence optimal microbial growth during fermentation?
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What occurs in the stationary phase of microbial growth?
What occurs in the stationary phase of microbial growth?
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During which phase do microorganisms acclimate to their environment with no significant increase in cell number?
During which phase do microorganisms acclimate to their environment with no significant increase in cell number?
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What types of products are commonly produced through fermentation technology?
What types of products are commonly produced through fermentation technology?
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Which of the following best describes the death phase of microbial growth?
Which of the following best describes the death phase of microbial growth?
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Which type of fermentation involves the conversion of substrates without the presence of oxygen?
Which type of fermentation involves the conversion of substrates without the presence of oxygen?
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What is the role of microorganisms in the reduction of diacetyl?
What is the role of microorganisms in the reduction of diacetyl?
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Which pathway do yeasts primarily use to form pyruvate during alcoholic fermentation?
Which pathway do yeasts primarily use to form pyruvate during alcoholic fermentation?
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What potential issue can arise from uncontrolled diacetyl in fermented beverages?
What potential issue can arise from uncontrolled diacetyl in fermented beverages?
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Which component is NOT essential for a fermenter?
Which component is NOT essential for a fermenter?
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What is one of the key products formed from pyruvate in butyric acid fermentation?
What is one of the key products formed from pyruvate in butyric acid fermentation?
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What metabolic pathway do certain bacteria like Clostridium follow to produce acetyl-CoA during butyric acid fermentation?
What metabolic pathway do certain bacteria like Clostridium follow to produce acetyl-CoA during butyric acid fermentation?
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What function does an agitator serve in a fermenter?
What function does an agitator serve in a fermenter?
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Which key redox balance process occurs during the reduction of acetaldehyde to ethanol in alcoholic fermentation?
Which key redox balance process occurs during the reduction of acetaldehyde to ethanol in alcoholic fermentation?
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Study Notes
Fermentation Technology
- Fermentation is the large-scale cultivation of microorganisms to convert substrates into valuable products.
- It involves a series of steps, from inoculation to product recovery.
- Fermentation is used to produce various products including organic solvents, fermented beverages, enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and pharmaceuticals.
- Microbial growth is crucial for successful fermentation.
Microbial Growth
- Microbial growth requires specific conditions like pH, temperature, oxygen levels, minerals, and energy sources.
- Microbial growth is divided into six phases:
- Lag phase: Initial adaptation period with no significant increase in cell number.
- Acceleration phase: Microorganisms begin to actively divide.
- Log phase: Exponential growth period with rapid population increase.
- Stationary phase: Growth slows and eventually ceases, with population relatively stable.
- Death phase: Microorganisms die off due to unfavorable conditions like nutrient depletion and toxic waste.
- Optimal harvest time depends on the desired product. For instance, cell biomass is harvested in the exponential phase while secondary metabolites are harvested during the stationary phase.
Fermentation Processes
- Batch fermentation is a closed-system approach where a single inoculation of microorganisms and nutrients is introduced into the fermenter. The system remains sealed.
- Fed-batch fermentation involves periodic addition of nutrients to the culture medium to optimize product yield. Products like ethanol, methanol, or acetic acid can be added gradually.
- Continuous fermentation is a steady-state process where fresh medium is continuously fed into the fermenter, and the same volume of culture is simultaneously withdrawn. It maximizes product yield through consistent exponential growth.
Fundamentals of Fermentation
- Fermentation is a biochemical process occurring without oxygen using partial oxidation of glucose.
- Different pathways lead to the production of pyruvate, ATP, and NAD(P)H.
- Fermentation regenerates NAD+(P) enabling further glycolysis, resulting in products like ethanol and organic acids.
Types of Fermentation
- Lactic acid homofermentation: primarily produces lactic acid from glucose using Lactobacillus, Enterococcus, or Streptococcus species.
- Lactic acid heterofermentation: produces a mix of products; uses lactic acid, ethanol, acetic acid, carbon dioxide, and water.
- Propionic acid fermentation: glucose is converted to propionic, acetic acid, and carbon dioxide using Propionibacterium species.
- Diacetyl and 2,3-Butanediol Fermentation: Fermentation pathways yielding byproducts that can influence taste.
- Alcoholic fermentation: glucose is converted to ethyl alcohol; uses yeast or bacteria, like Zymomonas.
- Butyric acid fermentation: converts glucose to acetic and butyric acids with Clostridium species.
The Fermenter
- A fermenter is a specialized vessel for microbial growth, fulfilling various functions:
- Preventing microbial escape and maintaining aseptic conditions.
- Tracking pH, temperature, and pressure.
- Providing a minimal energy and labor environment.
- Enabling scaling-up from lab to industrial settings.
Types of Fermenters
- Stirred tank fermenters: cylindrical vessels with impellers for mixing and spargers for aeration; suitable for batch fermentations.
- Bubble column bioreactors: tall cylindrical vessels with air sparged from the bottom; effective for aerobic fermentations and large-scale production.
- Airlift fermenters: use a draft tube and a downcomer with sparging mechanisms to facilitate mass transfer and oxygen uptake; suitable for aerobic fermentations and high oxygen transfer needs.
- Cylindro-conical fermenters: cylindrical vessel with a conical bottom commonly used in brewing; efficient for yeast separation and long fermentation periods.
- Fluidized bed bioreactors: solid particles suspended in a fluid stream; effective for mass transfer and heat exchange.
- Photobioreactors: specifically designed for photosynthetic microorganisms; provide controlled environments with optimal light, temperature, and nutrient supply.
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Explore the fascinating processes of fermentation technology and microbial growth through this informative quiz. Learn about the stages of fermentation, the microbial growth phases, and the essential conditions required for successful cultivation of microorganisms. Test your knowledge and understanding of these crucial concepts that drive many biotechnological applications.
