Explore topic-wise MCQs in Bioprocess Engineering.

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51.

Liquid chromatography can be performed in which of the following ways?

A. Only in columns
B. Only on plane surfaces
C. Either in columns or on plane surfaces
D. Neither in columns nor on plane surfaces
Answer» D. Neither in columns nor on plane surfaces
52.

The_paper_is_non-polar_in_paper_chromatography.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
53.

A proper solvent that is passed through the column for elution so that separated components can be collected is calle?

A. Adsorbent
B. Buffer solution
C. Mobile phase
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Mobile phase
54.

In Column chromatography, the stationary phase is made of _________ and the mobile phase is made of ________?

A. Solid, liquid
B. Liquid, liquid
C. Liquid, gas
D. Solid, gas
Answer» B. Liquid, liquid
55.

What does the retention factor, k’, describe?#

A. The velocity from the stationary phase
B. The velocity of the mobile phase
C. The distribution of an analyte between the stationary and the mobile phase
D. The migration rate of an analyte through a column
Answer» E.
56.

The gas-solid chromatography is ______________ chromatography as per basic principle involved.

A. Exclusion
B. Ion-exchange
C. Adsorption
D. Absorption
Answer» D. Absorption
57.

Chromatography cannot be used to purify volatile substances.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
58.

In which of the following type of chromatography the capillary action mechanism is present?

A. Liquid chromatography
B. Gas chromatography
C. Thin- Layer chromatography
D. Paper chromatography
Answer» E.
59.

In exclusion chromatography, solute molecules are separated based on

A. Molecular geometry and size
B. Molecular composition
C. Molecular phase
D. Molecular formula
Answer» B. Molecular composition
60.

Which of the following types of chromatography involves the separation of substances in a mixture over a 0.2mm thick layer of an adsorbent?

A. Gas liquid
B. Column
C. Thin layer
D. Paper
Answer» D. Paper
61.

From the graph given which component has the higher elution rate?

A. A
B. B
C. A & B
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. A & B
62.

Liquid chromatography is a technique for separating

A. Ions that are not dissolved in a solvent
B. Ions that are dissolved in a solvent
C. Ions that are dissolved in a solute
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. Ions that are dissolved in a solute
63.

Which of the following cannot be used as adsorbent in Column adsorption chromatography?

A. Magnesium oxide
B. Silica gel
C. Activated alumina
D. Potassium permanganate
Answer» E.
64.

The visual output of chromatography is called?

A. Chromatograph
B. Chromatogram
C. Electropherogram
D. Autoradiogram
Answer» C. Electropherogram
65.

Which of the following is not stationary phase?

A. Liquid-liquid chromatography
B. Gas-liquid chromatography
C. Gas-solid chromatography
D. Solid-solid chromatography
Answer» E.
66.

In chromatography, which of the following can the mobile phase be made of?

A. Solid or liquid
B. Liquid or gas
C. Gas only
D. Liquid only
Answer» C. Gas only
67.

According to the small size of the particle, which type of chromatographic separation is applicable?

A. High- performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
B. Fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC)
C. Gel chromatography
D. Paper chromatography
Answer» B. Fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC)
68.

There is no need of support if packed into a column when the stationary phase is

A. Gas
B. Liquid
C. Solid
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» D. None of the mentioned
69.

In chromatography, the stationary phase can be ___________ supported on a solid.

A. Solid or liquid
B. Liquid or gas
C. Solid only
D. Liquid only
Answer» B. Liquid or gas
70.

Which of type of chromatography depends on the principle of size of particles?

A. Affinity chromatography
B. Gel- filtration chromatography
C. Ion- exchange chromatography
D. Multimodal chromatography
Answer» C. Ion- exchange chromatography
71.

Chromatography involves two mutually

A. Immiscible phases
B. Miscible phases
C. Soluble phases
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Miscible phases
72.

In which type of chromatography, the stationary phase held in a narrow tube and the mobile phase is forced through it under pressure?

A. Column chromatography
B. Planar chromatography
C. Liquid chromatography
D. Gas chromatography
Answer» B. Planar chromatography
73.

Which of the following condition is of reverse phase chromatography?

A. The mobile phase is non-polar and stationary phase is polar
B. The mobile phase is polar and stationary phase is non-polar
C. Both the mobile phase and stationary phase are organic
D. Both the mobile phase and stationary phase are inorganic
Answer» C. Both the mobile phase and stationary phase are organic
74.

Which type of mechanism is applicable to chromatography?

A. Absorption and Desorption
B. Adsorption and Absorption
C. Adsorption and Desorption
D. Adsorption and Diffusion
Answer» D. Adsorption and Diffusion