Fermentation Technology and Microbial Growth
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What is one key advantage of using a draft tube in a fermentation vessel?

  • High oxygen transfer efficiency (correct)
  • High heat transfer rates
  • Precise control over mixing
  • Reduced operational costs

Which statement is a disadvantage of using a cylindrical-conical fermenter?

  • High operational flexibility
  • Efficient yeast recovery
  • Limited mixing capabilities (correct)
  • Improved aeration capabilities

In what applications are fluidized bed bioreactors most effective?

  • Low-density liquids
  • Continuous operation (correct)
  • Batch fermentation only
  • High shear applications

What is a common challenge when operating fluidized bed bioreactors?

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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?

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What is a primary benefit of a fluidized bed's design?

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What is the primary purpose of photobioreactors?

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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?

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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?

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What is the first step in the brewing process?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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When are secondary metabolites typically produced during the growth curve?

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What characterizes the continuous fermentation process?

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What happens during the death phase of microbial growth?

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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?

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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?

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Which factor does NOT influence optimal microbial growth during fermentation?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Which key redox balance process occurs during the reduction of acetaldehyde to ethanol in alcoholic fermentation?

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Flashcards

What is fermentation?

Fermentation is a large-scale process where microorganisms convert substrates into valuable products through aerobic or anaerobic reactions.

What are the phases of microbial growth?

The six phases of microbial growth are: lag, acceleration, log, stationary, death, and decline.

What is the lag phase?

The lag phase is the initial period where microorganisms adapt to their new environment and there is no significant increase in cell number.

What is the acceleration phase?

In the acceleration phase, microorganisms begin to actively divide and the population starts to increase.

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What is the log phase?

The log phase is the period of exponential growth where microorganisms rapidly divide and consume nutrients at a high rate.

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What is the stationary phase?

In the stationary phase, microbial growth slows and eventually ceases due to declining nutrients and waste product accumulation. The population remains relatively stable.

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What is the death phase?

The death phase is characterized by the decline in microbial population due to unfavorable conditions, like nutrient depletion and toxic waste buildup.

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What is the decline phase?

The decline phase is the final phase where microorganisms continue to die off at a decreasing rate.

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Batch Fermentation

A closed system where microorganisms and nutrients are introduced once and remain sealed throughout the process, from lag phase to death phase. Product is harvested after the desired stage is reached.

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Lag Phase

The initial phase of microbial growth where cells adjust to their new environment, but there is little or no increase in cell number.

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Exponential Growth Phase

The phase where cell division occurs rapidly and at a constant rate, resulting in a rapid increase in cell numbers.

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Stationary Phase

The phase where cell growth slows down and eventually stops due to limited nutrients or accumulation of waste products.

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Death Phase

The phase where the number of viable cells declines due to increasing waste products and unfavorable conditions.

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Fed-Batch Fermentation

A method where nutrients are added periodically to a culture, allowing for sustained optimal growth conditions and increased product yield.

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Continuous Fermentation

A process where fresh medium is constantly added and an equal amount of culture is removed, creating a stable environment for continuous growth and maximum product yield.

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Diacetyl Formation

Diacetyl is a byproduct formed during the conversion of citric acid to pyruvate and then to 2,3-butanediol.

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2,3-Butanediol Production

2,3-Butanediol is produced via a reduction of diacetyl, facilitated by microorganisms like Enterobacter and Klebsiella.

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Alcoholic Fermentation

Glucose is converted into ethyl alcohol by yeast and certain bacteria through a process involving pyruvate formation and redox balance.

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Pyruvate Formation

Pyruvate is the starting point for alcoholic fermentation, formed through the EMP pathway (yeasts) or the ED pathway (certain bacteria).

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Redox Balance in Alcoholic Fermentation

NAD+ is regenerated during the reduction of acetaldehyde to ethanol, ensuring a balanced redox reaction in the fermentation process.

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Butyric Acid Fermentation

Glucose is converted into acetic acid and butyric acid by anaerobic bacteria, primarily belonging to the Clostridium genus.

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Fermenter Function

A fermenter is a vessel designed to facilitate microbial growth and product formation, ensuring aseptic conditions, tracking key parameters, and enabling scalability.

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Essential Components of a Fermenter

A typical fermenter includes components like an agitator for mixing, a sparger for aeration, and a cooling system for temperature control.

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Lactic Acid Fermentation

A type of fermentation where pyruvate is converted into lactic acid, regenerating NAD+ and producing ATP. This process occurs in bacteria like Streptococcus lactis.

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Homolactic Fermentation

A type of fermentation where glucose is primarily converted into lactic acid. Key organisms include bacteria from genera Lactococcus, Enterococcus, Streptococcus, Pediococcus, and some Lactobacillus species.

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Heterolactic Fermentation

A type of fermentation where glucose is converted into a mix of products, including lactic acid, ethanol/acetic acid, carbon dioxide, and water. Key organisms include bacteria from genera Leuconostoc, Oenococcus, Weissella, and heterofermentative Lactobacillus species.

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Propionic Acid Fermentation

A type of fermentation where glucose is converted into a mix of products, including propionic acid, acetic acid, and carbon dioxide. Key organisms include bacteria from the genus Propionibacterium and the species Clostridium propionicum.

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Diacetyl and 2,3-Butanediol Fermentation

A fermentation pathway that involves the production of two key compounds: diacetyl and 2,3-butanediol. Diacetyl is produced by metabolizing citric acid into pyruvic acid and acetylmethylcarbinol.

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Pyruvate Conversion in Fermentation

In fermentation, pyruvate is converted into different products depending on the organism and its metabolic capabilities. Examples include lactic acid, ethanol, propionic acid, and diacetyl.

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NAD+ Regeneration in Fermentation

A key function of fermentation is to regenerate NAD+ from NADH. This is important for continuing glycolysis and producing ATP, even without the presence of oxygen.

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Airlift Bioreactor

A cylindrical vessel divided into a draft tube and a downcomer. Air sparged into the draft tube creates a density difference, driving liquid circulation.

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Airlift Bioreactor Use

Primarily used for aerobic fermentations requiring high oxygen transfer rates.

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Airlift Bioreactor Advantages

High oxygen transfer efficiency, low shear stress on cells, simple design and low operating costs.

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Airlift Bioreactor Disadvantages

Less precise control over mixing and mass transfer compared to stirred tank bioreactors

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Cylindro-Conical Fermenter

A cylindrical vessel with a conical bottom, commonly used in brewing for batch fermentation of beer and other alcoholic beverages.

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Cylindro-Conical Fermenter Advantages

Efficient yeast sedimentation and recovery, suitable for long fermentation periods.

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Cylindro-Conical Fermenter Disadvantages

Limited mixing and aeration capabilities, not suitable for all types of fermentation processes.

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Fluidized Bed Bioreactor

A specialized bioreactor where solid particles, often immobilized microorganisms or catalysts, are suspended in a fluid stream.

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Photobioreactor

A controlled environment for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms like algae and cyanobacteria, providing optimal light, temperature, and nutrients.

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Tubular Photobioreactor

A long, transparent tube used to cultivate photosynthetic microorganisms. It's like a long, thin container for algae growth.

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Bubble Column Photobioreactor

Uses airlift to circulate the culture and provide oxygen. Think of it as a bubbling chamber for algae.

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Airlift Photobioreactor

Combines features of airlift and tubular photobioreactors. Imagine a long tube with bubbles moving the algae.

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Light Intensity and Quality

Crucial factors in photobioreactors for optimal photosynthesis. Algae need the right amount and type of light.

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Temperature Control in Photobioreactors

Maintaining optimal temperature ensures efficient growth and product formation. Algae need the right temperature to thrive.

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Fermentation Technology Applications

Used in a wide range of industries including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, biofuels, and chemicals. Microorganisms are the key workers!

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Beer Production Steps

Involves malting, mashing, lautering, boiling, and fermentation. Each step is essential to create a delicious beer.

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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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