Explore topic-wise MCQs in Fermentation Technology.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Fermentation Technology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Lysozyme is used for bacterial cell disruption.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

The Haraeus centrifuge is not used for volume above 10 L.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

Which of the following is a physical method of cell disruption?

A. Using detergents
B. Using solvents
C. Using French press
D. Using osmotic shock
Answer» D. Using osmotic shock
4.

Which of the following is not the product of cell disruption?

A. DNA
B. RNA
C. Protein
D. Water
Answer» E.
5.

Chitinase is used for the disruption of __________ cell wall.

A. Bacterial
B. Plant
C. Fungal
D. Animal
Answer» D. Animal
6.

Which of the following method uses a solvent (mostly water) for cell disruption?

A. Homogenization
B. Sonication
C. Blender
D. Osmotic shock
Answer» E.
7.

Which of the following technique uses sound waves for cell disruption?

A. Homogenization
B. Sonication
C. Blender
D. Mortar and Pestle
Answer» C. Blender
8.

Which of the following is the method of cell disruption?

A. Sonication
B. Homogenization
C. Streaking
D. Chemical Treatment
Answer» D. Chemical Treatment
9.

The number of bacteria can be determined by ___________

A. Streaking
B. Four flame method
C. Pour plate
D. Pour plate and spread plate
Answer» E.
10.

Which of the following is not the function of buffer?

A. Prevent cell lysis
B. Chelating the metals
C. Prevent protease action
D. Prevent lipase action
Answer» E.
11.

Which of the following uses the membrane to concentrate cell suspension?

A. Cepa Z41
B. Watson Marlow 501
C. Filtration
D. Autoclude V8
Answer» D. Autoclude V8
12.

The capacity of rotor of Cepa Z41 centrifuge is _____________

A. 850 g of wet cells
B. 750 g of wet cells
C. 750 g of dry cells
D. 850 g of dry cells
Answer» C. 750 g of dry cells
13.

The flow rate of Haraeus continuous centrifuge is ______________

A. 10 mL/h
B. 8 L/h
C. 8 mL/h
D. 10 L/h
Answer» E.
14.

The flow rate of Watson Marlow 501 was _______________

A. 350 mL/min
B. 350 dL/min
C. 350 L/min
D. 350 L/min
Answer» B. 350 dL/min
15.

What is the flow rate of Autoclude V8/55/24HR?

A. 350 mL/min
B. 8 L/min
C. 8 mL/min
D. 350 L/min
Answer» C. 8 mL/min