Explore topic-wise MCQs in Bioprocess Engineering.

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1.

What is rate-zonal centrifugation?

A. Based on separation of particles by mass
B. Based on separation of particles by density
C. Based on separation of particles on solubility
D. Based on separation of particles on size
Answer» E.
2.

For the pelleting of the microsomal fraction from a liver homogenate, an ultracentrifuge is operated at a speed of 40000 rpm. What is the angular velocity, ω, in radians per second?

A. 3888.8 rad s-1
B. 5680.8 rad s-1
C. 4188.8 rad s-1
D. 4288.8 rad s-1
Answer» D. 4288.8 rad s-1
3.

What is the applied centrifugal field at a point equivalent to 5 cm from the centre of rotation and an angular velocity of 3000 rad s-1?

A. 4.5 × 10-7 cm s-2
B. 5.4 × 10-7 cm s-2
C. 3.4 × 10-7 cm s-2
D. 6.5 × 10-7 cm s-2
Answer» B. 5.4 × 10-7 cm s-2
4.

Which of the following is used in uranium enrichment?

A. Tubular centrifuge
B. Disk-stack centrifuge
C. Gas centrifuge
D. Zippe-type centrifuge
Answer» D. Zippe-type centrifuge
5.

From the following which is the type of filtration centrifuge?

A. Screen/scroll centrifuge
B. Tubular centrifuge
C. Decanter centrifuge
D. Separator centrifuge
Answer» B. Tubular centrifuge
6.

A viscous solution contains particles with a density is to be clarified by centrifugation. The solution density is and its viscosity is 80 cp. The centrifuge has a bowl with and 3 1200 / p ρ = kg m3 ρ = 850 / kg m2r m = 0.02 1 r = 0.01 m and height b=0.25 m. Calculate the critical particle diameter of the largest particles in the exit stream if N=15000 rpm and flow rate q=0.002 m3 /hr?

A. 2.9 μm
B. 2.66 μm
C. 3.15 μm
D. 2.57 μm
Answer» E.
7.

By increasing the feed rate of the liquid in tubular centrifuge the performance is increased.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

In 500 × g, what does g represent in accordance to centrifugation?

A. Gravitational force
B. Centrifugal force is 500 times greater than earthly gravitational force
C. Centrifugal force is 500 times less than earthly gravitational force
D. Centrifugal force is 500 times same as that of earthly gravitational force
Answer» C. Centrifugal force is 500 times less than earthly gravitational force
9.

FROM_THE_FOLLOWING_WHICH_IS_THE_TYPE_OF_FILTRATION_CENTRIFUGE??$

A. Screen/scroll centrifuge
B. Tubular centrifuge
C. Decanter centrifuge
D. Separator centrifuge
Answer» B. Tubular centrifuge
10.

What is the applied centrifugal field at a point equivalent to 5 cm from the centre of rotation and an angular velocity of 3000 rad s-1?$

A. 4.5 √ó 10-7 cm s<sup>-2</sup>
B. 5.4 √ó 10-7 cm s<sup>-2</sup>
C. 3.4 √ó 10-7 cm s<sup>-2</sup>
D. 6.5 √ó 10-7 cm s<sup>-2</sup>
Answer» B. 5.4 ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö‚â• 10-7 cm s<sup>-2</sup>
11.

Which of the following is used in uranium enrichment?$

A. Tubular centrifuge
B. Disk-stack centrifuge
C. Gas centrifuge
D. Zippe-type centrifuge
Answer» D. Zippe-type centrifuge
12.

What is a rate-zonal centrifugation?

A. Based on separation of particles by mass
B. Based on separation of particles by density
C. Based on separation of particles on solubility
D. Based on separation of particles on size
Answer» E.
13.

For the pelleting of the microsomal fraction from a liver homogenate, an ultracentrifuge is operated at a speed of 40000 rpm. What is the angular velocity, ω, in radians per second?$

A. 3888.8 rad s<sup>-1</sup>
B. 5680.8 rad s<sup>-1</sup>
C. 4188.8 rad s<sup>-1</sup>
D. 4288.8 rad s<sup>-1</sup>
Answer» D. 4288.8 rad s<sup>-1</sup>
14.

Which of the following is used as a media for density gradient?

A. Agarose
B. Ficoll
C. Luria broth
D. Propylene glycol
Answer» C. Luria broth
15.

A viscous solution contains particles with a density is to be clarified by centrifugation. The solution density is and its viscosity is 80 cp. The centrifuge has a bowl with and 3 1200 / p ρ = kg m 3 ρ = 850 / kg m 2r m = 0.02 1 r = 0.01 m and height b=0.25 m. Calculate the critical particle diameter of the largest particles in the exit stream if N=15000 rpm and flow rate q=0.002 m3 /hr?$

A. 2.9 μm
B. 2.66 μm
C. 3.15 μm
D. 2.57 μm
Answer» E.
16.

Which of the following centrifugation is used to separate certain organelles from whole cell?

A. Rate-zonal centrifugation
B. Normal centrifugation
C. Differential centrifugation
D. Isopycnic centrifugation
Answer» D. Isopycnic centrifugation
17.

At what speed do you centrifuge blood?

A. 2200-2500 RPM
B. 3000-3200 RPM
C. 1000-1500 RPM
D. 4000 RPM
Answer» B. 3000-3200 RPM
18.

By increasing the feed rate of the liquid in tubular centrifuge the performance is increased?

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
19.

Which of the following is not a type of centrifugation?

A. Hydro cyclone
B. Tubular centrifuge
C. Microfiltration
D. Disk stack separator
Answer» D. Disk stack separator
20.

In 500 √ó g, what does g represent in accordance to centrifugation?$

A. Gravitational force
B. Centrifugal force is 500 times greater than earthly gravitational force
C. Centrifugal force is 500 times less than earthly gravitational force
D. Centrifugal force is 500 times same as that of earthly gravitational force
Answer» C. Centrifugal force is 500 times less than earthly gravitational force
21.

The centrifugation is based on the principle of when a force is less than the gravity desired.

A.
B. True
Answer» C.