Practice Industrial and Biotechnological Applications (Exploiting Microbial Ecology) - 5.1.6 | Module 9: Microbiology – The Unseen World of Single-Celled Life | Biology (Biology for Engineers)
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5.1.6 - Industrial and Biotechnological Applications (Exploiting Microbial Ecology)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is fermentation?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens in bread and alcohol production.

Question 2

Easy

Name a common microorganism used in bread making.

💡 Hint: It’s a type of fungus used in baking.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary function of Saccharomyces cerevisiae in food production?

  • Fermentation
  • Decomposition
  • Photosynthesis

💡 Hint: Think about its role in bread and beer making.

Question 2

True or False: Microorganisms can produce antibiotics.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the discovery of penicillin.

Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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.

Challenge and get performance evaluation