5.1 - Microbes in Industrial Production
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Practice Questions
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What is fermentation?
💡 Hint: Think about how yeast is used in baking and brewing.
Name one beneficial effect of sewage treatment.
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of keeping our water clean.
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What product is produced by Lactobacillus during fermentation?
💡 Hint: Think of yogurt and other dairy products.
Is Trichoderma used as a bio-control agent?
💡 Hint: Consider organisms that help reduce pest populations.
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Describe how microbial fermentation can be harnessed to create eco-friendly products, outlining the steps and key microorganisms involved.
💡 Hint: Focus on both the type of fermentation and the microorganisms involved in each step.
Analyze the advantages and potential drawbacks of relying on biofertilizers and bio-control agents over chemical fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture.
💡 Hint: Consider environmental impacts and sustainability when comparing the two methods.
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