Practice - Industrial and Biotechnological Applications (Exploiting Microbial Ecology)
Practice Questions
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What is fermentation?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens in bread and alcohol production.
Name a common microorganism used in bread making.
💡 Hint: It’s a type of fungus used in baking.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of Saccharomyces cerevisiae in food production?
💡 Hint: Think about its role in bread and beer making.
True or False: Microorganisms can produce antibiotics.
💡 Hint: Consider the discovery of penicillin.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple experiment to demonstrate the fermentation process using yeast. What materials would you need and what would be your method?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would track gas production.
Propose a research project focused on enhancing biofuel production from a specific plant. Outline your approach and expected challenges.
💡 Hint: Consider the industrial scalability of your project.
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