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What is one of the benefits of using microorganisms in industrial settings for chemical production?
Why are by-products of biosynthetic reactions typically considered less toxic and hazardous?
What percentage of living matter is comprised of microorganisms?
Why is it surprising that less than 1% of all bacteria have been identified, studied, and cultivated in laboratories?
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What is the approximate age of microbes on Earth based on the information provided?
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Why are microorganisms often referred to as 'living factories' in industrial microbiology?
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Which of the following is NOT a major industrial area where microbial biotechnology has applications?
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What is the primary purpose of industrial microbiology according to the passage?
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Which of the following microorganisms is NOT explicitly mentioned in the passage as being used in microbial biotechnology?
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According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a potential breakthrough or improvement enabled by microbial biotechnology?
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Which of the following is the BEST definition of microbial biotechnology according to the passage?
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Study Notes
Industrial Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology
- Microorganisms are used in industrial settings to produce chemicals, antibiotics, organic compounds, and pharmaceuticals.
- Using living organisms as chemical synthesis factories reduces risks and replaces polluting raw materials with less expensive processes.
- Biosynthetic reaction by-products are usually less toxic and hazardous than those of industrial chemical reactions.
Microorganisms
- Microbes have existed on earth for over 3.5 billion years.
- 50% of living matter is comprised of microorganisms.
- Less than 1% of all bacteria have been identified, cultivated, and studied in the laboratory.
History of Industrial Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology
- No specific history mentioned, but a homework assignment is given to search for a local product that uses microbial biotechnology.
Biotechnology Definition
- Biotechnology is the study of biological processes, organisms, cells, or cellular components exploited to develop new technologies.
- Includes viruses, bacteria, algae, fungi, and protozoa.
Microbial Biotechnology Applications
- Health care (Medical)
- Crop Production and Agriculture
- Food and Beverages
- Non-food (industrial) uses of crops
- Other products (e.g., biodegradable plastics, vegetable oil, biofuels)
- Environmental uses
Microbial Biotech Enabled by Genome Studies
- Will lead to breakthroughs in:
- New industrial catalysts
- Fermentation organisms
- Improved vaccines
- Bioremediation
- Better disease-diagnostic tools
- Improved microbial agents
- Reduced virulence
- Food safety
- Food security
- Value-added products
- Human nutrition
- Functional foods
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of industrial microbiology with this quiz covering various aspects of biotechnology, biological processes, and the applications of microorganisms in different fields. Explore how biotechnologists utilize tiny organisms to develop new technologies and products.
