Industrial Medium Composition and Cell Yield Quiz
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What is the yield constant for most organisms under aerobic conditions?

  • 2 gm of dry cells per gram of glucose
  • 0.5 gm of dry cells per gram of glucose (correct)
  • 0.25 gm of dry cells per gram of glucose
  • 1 gm of dry cells per gram of glucose
  • What is the average nitrogen content in bacteria?

  • 8%
  • 12.5% (correct)
  • 20%
  • 5%
  • What must be the form of carbohydrates for the production of cells?

  • Glucose or its equivalent compound (correct)
  • Starch or its equivalent compound
  • Fructose only
  • Sucrose or its equivalent compound
  • What elements are found in proteins including enzymes and nucleic acids?

    <p>Nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the quantity of nitrogen to be added in a fermentation calculated?

    <p>From the expected cell mass and the average composition of the micro-organisms used</p> Signup and view all the answers

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