Fermentation Technology Overview

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Questions and Answers

What role do microorganisms play in fermentation technology?

Microorganisms are essential in fermentation technology as they convert raw materials into biochemical products through their specific metabolic pathways.

Explain the significance of fermentation process conditions.

The conditions in which microorganisms are grown, including temperature and pH, are crucial for optimizing growth and product yield during fermentation.

What is downstream processing in fermentation technology?

Downstream processing refers to the steps taken after fermentation to separate and purify the desired products from the fermentation broth.

Describe the relationship between fermentation technology and engineering principles.

<p>Fermentation technology combines biological knowledge of microorganisms with engineering principles to optimize the production processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does microorganism selection impact product formation during fermentation?

<p>The selection of microorganisms directly influences the metabolic pathways utilized and thus affects the type and efficiency of the product formation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Fermentation Technology

Using microorganisms (bacteria, yeast, fungi) to create useful products, optimizing growth and process efficiency.

Fermentation Process

Growing microorganisms in controlled environments (like large tanks) to transform raw materials.

Microorganisms (in Fermentation)

Bacteria, yeast, and fungi used in fermentation, each with specialized metabolic pathways.

Product Formation (in Fermentation)

Microorganisms changing raw materials into desired products via metabolic processes.

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Downstream Processing

Separating and purifying the desired product from the fermentation broth after the fermentation process.

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Study Notes

Fermentation Technology

Fermentation technology uses microorganisms (bacteria, yeast, fungi) to produce various biochemical products.
It involves understanding and manipulating microbial processes to efficiently make desired products.
This combines biological knowledge with engineering principles.
Key factors include microorganism selection, substrate selection, and process optimization.