Sporulation on Solidified Media Quiz
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What is the primary goal of inoculum development for vegetative fungi in bioprocess technology?

  • Enhance the color and texture of fungal cells
  • Reduce the need for scaling up the culture
  • Increase the shelf life of fungal cells
  • Generate a robust and active inoculum for efficient substrate conversion (correct)

    • What factors can scientists adjust to induce sporulation in microorganisms?

  • Light exposure, carbon dioxide levels, and humidity
  • Nutrient composition, pH, and temperature (correct)
  • Substrate type, aeration rate, and osmotic pressure
  • Agitation speed, oxygen concentration, and salinity

    • What is the role of spores for microorganisms in bioprocess technology?

  • Help them survive harsh conditions (correct)
  • Accelerate their growth rate
  • Enhance their sensitivity to nutrients
  • Improve their resistance to antibiotics

    • How can scientists induce sporulation in microorganisms on solid media?

    <p>Adjusting nutrient composition, pH, and temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the process of inoculum development typically involve?

    <p>Selecting a suitable strain, optimizing growth conditions, and scaling up the culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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