24 Questions
What is the primary focus of biotechnology?
Utilizing living organisms to create or modify products
Where are stem cells found in adults?
A few kinds of tissues needing constant replenishing
What is the role of stem cells in embryos?
Producing the first cells of the heart, brain, and other organs
What is the main characteristic of stem cells in terms of division?
Being able to divide without limit to replenish themselves
Which statement best describes bioprocess engineering?
Involves any process where microorganisms play an essential role in product transformation
What distinguishes modern applications of biotechnology from traditional ones?
Production of antibiotics, vaccines, and organic acids
Which of the following is NOT considered a microorganism?
Plants
What type of organisms are bacteria and archaea classified as?
Prokaryotic
Which of the following is NOT a branch of biochemical engineering?
Civil Engineering
What is the primary focus of biochemical engineering?
The application of engineering principles to biological systems
Which of the following is a eukaryotic microorganism?
Protists
What is a common application of biochemical engineering?
The production of biofuels and pharmaceuticals
Which of the following best describes biochemical engineering?
The use of living organisms for the production of chemical and biological materials
What are the two main areas of biochemical engineering?
Biochemical reaction engineering and bioseparations
Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of biochemical engineering?
Thermodynamics of non-biological systems
Which of the following is an application of biochemical engineering?
Wastewater engineering
What is biotechnology?
The art and science of converting reactants into useful products by the action of microorganisms or enzymes
Which of the following is NOT an example of biotechnology application mentioned in the text?
Automobile production
Which of the following is NOT a type of biomolecule?
Minerals
What is the primary focus of the study of microbiology?
The study of microscopic organisms
Which of the following is NOT a sub-discipline of microbiology?
Ecology
Which of the following statements about microbiology in biochemical engineering is correct?
It helps in understanding and analyzing biotechnology processes.
What is the primary focus of industrial microbiology?
The exploitation of microorganisms for commercial products
What is the significance of understanding living microorganisms in biochemical engineering?
They are considered chemical reactors that take in nutrients and release products.
Explore the basics of Biochemical Engineering with this quiz by Engr. Mary Rose F. Persincula. Learn about the use of living organisms for chemical and biological material production, and the application of chemical engineering principles to systems using biological catalysts.
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