Bioprocess Engineering (Flashcard 1)

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Bacteria reproduce by …

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Binary fission

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Which of the following is not required for bacteria to grow?

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Light

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An enzyme is:

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a protein that accelerates the rate of biochemical reactions such as converting sugars into simpler molecules.

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What is the type of this fermentation process?

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Chemostat

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What chemical activity uses microorganisms to decompose biomass materials?

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Fermentation

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Define fermentation.

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A metabolic process that converts sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol using microorganisms.

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What is binary fission?

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A method of asexual reproduction in which a single organism divides into two identical daughter cells.

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What are the main requirements for bacterial growth?

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Water, warm temperature, and oxygen.

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What is the role of enzymes in bioprocess engineering?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions.

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What is a chemostat?

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A bioreactor where the growth rate of microorganisms is controlled by limiting nutrients.