Fermenters

Q.

What is bioprospecting?

Q. A bioreactor is

1. a fermentation tank
2. a culture containing radioactive isotopes
3. a culture for synthesis of new chemicals
4. a vessel that is used for distillation

Q. Which of these are components of a stirred tank bioreactor?

1. Agitator
2. Temperature control system
3. pH control system
4. Oxygenator

Q. The first use of bioreactors was for mass production of Penicillin.

1. True
2. False

Q. How does stirring the broth in the bioreactor help?

1. Avoids contamination
2. Causes the cells to declump
3. Improves aeration among cells
4. Decreases frothing

Q. Label the parts of a bioreactor:

1. Impeller
2. Extraction Vent
3. Temp. Control
4. Cooling Jacket

Q. Large scale production of biotechnological products involves use of __________

1. Bioreactor / fermenter
2. Electrophoresis
3. RFLP
4. PCR