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.

The use of flat disc in the turbine is to ensure the bulk of energy consumption occurs at blades.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

The nozzle sparger does not get blocked.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

Who developed the combined-agitator sparger?

A. Herbert
B. Rivett
C. Johnson
D. Peterson
Answer» B. Rivett
4.

Which of the following sparger is made of ceramic or metals?

A. Porous sparger
B. Orifice sparger
C. Nozzle sparger
D. Combined sparger-agitator
Answer» B. Orifice sparger
5.

Which of the following is not the use of baffles?

A. Increase the effect of agitation
B. Improve aeration efficiency
C. Improve cooling capacity
D. Improve the fermenter capacity
Answer» E.
6.

Which of the following seal assembly has not been used in stirrer glands and bearings?

A. Stuffing box
B. Bush seal
C. Electric drive
D. Mechanical seal
Answer» D. Mechanical seal
7.

Which of the following is not the type of modern agitator?

A. SCABA
B. Prochem Maxflo
C. Lightning A315
D. New Brunswick Scientific
Answer» E.
8.

Which of the following agitator consists of blades directly attached to a boss on agitator shaft?

A. vaned discs
B. disc turbines
C. rectangular turbines
D. marine propeller
Answer» C. rectangular turbines
9.

Which of the following agitator consists of vanes attached vertically inside?

A. vaned discs
B. disc turbines
C. variable pitch turbines
D. marine propeller
Answer» B. disc turbines
10.

Which of the following agitator consists of vanes in a vertical plane around the circumference?

A. vaned discs
B. disc turbines
C. variable pitch turbines
D. marine propeller
Answer» C. variable pitch turbines
11.

Which of the following is not the component of aeration and agitation system?

A. Impeller
B. Baffles
C. Stirrer gland and bearing
D. Thermometer
Answer» E.
12.

The agitator is required to _________

A. Provide air
B. Mixing objectives
C. Purify the product
D. Sterilize the media
Answer» C. Purify the product
13.

The non-agitated fermentations are carried out in vessels of a height/diameter ratio of ________

A. 1:2
B. 5:1
C. 3:2
D. 4:1
Answer» C. 3:2
14.

The Aeration is mainly provided to organisms present in _______

A. Submerged culture
B. Solid State culture
C. Surface culture
D. Batch culture
Answer» B. Solid State culture
15.

The purpose of aeration is to provide ___________

A. The medium to organisms
B. The carbon dioxide to organisms
C. The oxygen to organisms
D. The water to organisms
Answer» D. The water to organisms