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What does Bioprocess Technology primarily focus on?
Which of the following can be used in Bioprocess Technology?
What is one of the basic questions to consider in process development?
Which aspect of bioprocess is affected by various chemical and physical conditions?
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What is crucial for the optimal operation and control of bioprocesses?
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How is a typical bioprocess initiated?
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Why is collaboration between biological scientists and biochemical engineers important?
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What is typically involved in a bioprocess?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Bioprocess Technology
- Bioprocess Technology combines living organisms or enzymes with nutrients under specific conditions to produce desired products.
- It bridges the gap between life science discoveries and practical applications serving societal needs.
- It forms the foundation of the biotechnological industry for research and development to product manufacturing.
Key Points
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Applications:
- Utilizes microbial, animal, and plant cells, and components like enzymes for product manufacturing and waste disposal.
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Typical Bioprocess:
- Starts with raw materials treated and mixed with growth-promoting components.
- Introduces a pure strain of microorganisms for exponential growth until a specific point.
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Process Design Considerations:
- Process change understanding: Requires knowledge of microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics.
- Reaction rate determination: Kinetics analyzes the speed of reactions and its dependence on conditions.
- Optimization and Control: Requires development of reliable online sensing devices and optimization algorithms for maximum efficiency.
Diagram
- Flow diagram illustrating the key stages of a typical biological process:
- Stock culture: Storing and maintaining the organism.
- Shake flask: Initial growth and cultivation of organisms in laboratory-scale.
- Medium sterilization: Ensuring that the growth medium is free of contaminating microbes.
- Fermentation: Large-scale growth and production of the desired product.
Notes
- Collaboration between biological scientists and biochemical engineers is vital for optimizing process design and development.
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Description
This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of Bioprocess Technology, which merges living systems with nutrients to generate products crucial for various industries. It covers applications involving microbial, animal, and plant cells, the typical bioprocess flow, and essential process design elements. Test your knowledge on the foundations of biotechnology and its real-world implications.
