MCQ on Industrial Microbiology with answers February 13, 2024 by Flair Pharma Results HD Quiz powered by harmonic design Table of Contents Toggle Results#1. Which of the following is a common application of industrial microbiology in the production of bio-based chemicals?#2. What is the primary role of microorganisms in the bioreactor during industrial fermentation processes?#3. In the pharmaceutical industry, what type of microorganism is commonly used for the production of recombinant proteins?#4. Which of the following is an essential factor influencing the efficiency of industrial fermentation?#5. Which microorganism is commonly used in the production of penicillin?#6. What is the significance of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in industrial microbiology?#7. In the food industry, what is the purpose of using lactic acid bacteria in the fermentation of dairy products?#8. Which enzyme is involved in the degradation of cellulose during industrial processes?#9. What is the primary role of microorganisms in the production of industrial enzymes?#10. What is the primary function of the enzyme invertase in industrial processes?#11. Which of the following is a product of industrial microbiology used in the paper and pulp industry?#12. In the production of amino acids through microbial fermentation, what is the role of microorganisms?#13. Which microorganism is commonly used in the industrial production of vinegar?#14. What is the primary role of microorganisms in the biodegradation of organic pollutants?#15. In the context of industrial microbiology, what is the purpose of using genetically modified microorganisms? #1. Which of the following is a common application of industrial microbiology in the production of bio-based chemicals? A. Extraction of minerals A. Extraction of minerals B. Synthesis of synthetic polymers B. Synthesis of synthetic polymers C. Fermentation for bioethanol C. Fermentation for bioethanol D. Combustion of fossil fuels D. Combustion of fossil fuels #2. What is the primary role of microorganisms in the bioreactor during industrial fermentation processes? A. Filtration of impurities A. Filtration of impurities B. Synthesis of antibiotics B. Synthesis of antibiotics C. Conversion of raw materials into valuable products C. Conversion of raw materials into valuable products D. Cooling of the fermentation broth D. Cooling of the fermentation broth #3. In the pharmaceutical industry, what type of microorganism is commonly used for the production of recombinant proteins? A. Virus A. Virus B. Bacteria B. Bacteria C. Fungi C. Fungi D. Protozoa D. Protozoa #4. Which of the following is an essential factor influencing the efficiency of industrial fermentation? A. Oxygen concentration A. Oxygen concentration B. Temperature B. Temperature C. pH levels C. pH levels D. All of the above D. All of the above #5. Which microorganism is commonly used in the production of penicillin? A. Streptococcus pyogenes A. Streptococcus pyogenes B. Penicillium chrysogenum B. Penicillium chrysogenum C. Escherichia coli C. Escherichia coli D. Candida albicans D. Candida albicans #6. What is the significance of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in industrial microbiology? A. Gene amplification A. Gene amplification B. Production of antibiotics B. Production of antibiotics C. Photosynthesis C. Photosynthesis D. Bioremediation D. Bioremediation #7. In the food industry, what is the purpose of using lactic acid bacteria in the fermentation of dairy products? A. Produce alcohol A. Produce alcohol B. Synthesize vitamins B. Synthesize vitamins C. Enhance product flavor and texture C. Enhance product flavor and texture D. Break down cellulose D. Break down cellulose #8. Which enzyme is involved in the degradation of cellulose during industrial processes? A. Amylase A. Amylase B. Cellulase B. Cellulase C. Lipase C. Lipase D. Protease D. Protease #9. What is the primary role of microorganisms in the production of industrial enzymes? A. Antibiotic synthesis A. Antibiotic synthesis B. Starch hydrolysis B. Starch hydrolysis C. DNA replication C. DNA replication D. ATP production D. ATP production #10. What is the primary function of the enzyme invertase in industrial processes? A. Break down cellulose A. Break down cellulose B. Convert sucrose into glucose and fructose B. Convert sucrose into glucose and fructose C. Synthesize antibiotics C. Synthesize antibiotics D. Enhance product flavor D. Enhance product flavor #11. Which of the following is a product of industrial microbiology used in the paper and pulp industry? A. Bioethanol A. Bioethanol B. Cellulase B. Cellulase C. Antibiotics C. Antibiotics D. Lactic acid D. Lactic acid #12. In the production of amino acids through microbial fermentation, what is the role of microorganisms? A. Synthesize amino acids from inorganic compounds A. Synthesize amino acids from inorganic compounds B. Break down amino acids into simpler molecules B. Break down amino acids into simpler molecules C. Convert sugars into amino acids C. Convert sugars into amino acids D. Inhibit amino acid production D. Inhibit amino acid production #13. Which microorganism is commonly used in the industrial production of vinegar? A. Saccharomyces cerevisiae A. Saccharomyces cerevisiae B. Acetobacter aceti B. Acetobacter aceti C. Streptococcus thermophilus C. Streptococcus thermophilus D. Lactobacillus plantarum D. Lactobacillus plantarum #14. What is the primary role of microorganisms in the biodegradation of organic pollutants? A. Production of antibiotics A. Production of antibiotics B. Synthesis of biofuels B. Synthesis of biofuels C. Break down complex organic compounds C. Break down complex organic compounds D. Inhibition of microbial growth D. Inhibition of microbial growth #15. In the context of industrial microbiology, what is the purpose of using genetically modified microorganisms? A. Enhanced resistance to antibiotics A. Enhanced resistance to antibiotics B. Increased production of secondary metabolites B. Increased production of secondary metabolites C. Reduced fermentation efficiency C. Reduced fermentation efficiency D. Inhibition of enzyme activity D. Inhibition of enzyme activity Finish
