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Introduction to Microbial Biotechnology Quiz
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Introduction to Microbial Biotechnology Quiz

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Which of the following is a historical example of the use of microorganisms for large-scale industrial purposes?

  • Solar panel development
  • Beer and wine production (correct)
  • Synthetic hormone production
  • Plastic manufacturing
  • What is a practical application of microbial biotechnology mentioned in the text?

  • Construction of bridges and roads
  • Production of citric acid and antibiotics (correct)
  • Generation of wind energy
  • Manufacturing of electronic devices
  • Which technique is NOT mentioned in the context of microbial biotechnology?

  • Nanotechnology (correct)
  • Bioprocess technology
  • Enzymology
  • Application of bioinformatics and biocomputing
  • What is an example of a human therapeutic product produced using genetically engineered microorganisms?

    <p>Bacterially produced insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of human tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) mentioned in the text?

    <p>Dissolves fibrin clots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a product mentioned in the text that is produced through spontaneous fermentation of natural occurring microorganisms?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a use of yeast and bacteria mentioned in the text?

    <p>Mass production of insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of bioinformatics and biocomputing in microbial biotechnology, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Metabolic pathway manipulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of human growth hormone produced in genetically engineered E. coli, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Relatively little cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of human tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) mentioned in the text?

    <p>Dissolving fibrin clots</p> Signup and view all the answers

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