Explore topic-wise MCQs in Bioprocess Engineering.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Bioprocess Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

KLa is measured in the absence of microorganisms?

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

Refer to Q12 and, calculate OTR. (Given: kLa = 169 mmol O2/ 1 hr atm, P* = 0.0263 atm and PO2 = 0.21 atm).

A. 30.05 mmoles O<sub>2</sub> / liter hr
B. 31.05 mmoles O<sub>2</sub> / liter hr
C. 20.05 mmoles O<sub>2</sub> / liter hr
D. 21.05 mmoles O<sub>2</sub> / liter hr
Answer» C. 20.05 mmoles O<sub>2</sub> / liter hr
3.

A 10,000 liter (of liquid) bioreactor contains 5 g / L of growing cells qO2 = 20 mmoles O2 / (g cells hr) DT = 2 m, DI = 1 m, (6 blade turbine agitator) x 3 blades and CL = 1 mg O2/L. Calculate OUR.

A. 200 mmoles O<sub>2</sub> / (g cells hr)
B. 250 mmoles O<sub>2</sub> / (g cells hr)
C. 100 mmoles O<sub>2</sub> / (g cells hr)
D. 150 mmoles O<sub>2</sub> / (g cells hr)
Answer» D. 150 mmoles O<sub>2</sub> / (g cells hr)
4.

Which of the following does not affect KLa value?

A. Air flow rate
B. Presence of enzymes
C. Presence of antifoam agents
D. Degree of agitation
Answer» C. Presence of antifoam agents
5.

Which of the following is not a chemical method to measure kLa?

A. Dynamic gassing out method
B. Sodium sulfite oxidation method
C. Carbon dioxide absorption method
D. Glucose oxidase method
Answer» B. Sodium sulfite oxidation method
6.

Speed is the factor affecting the value of kLa.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

The kLa value will depend upon the design and operating conditions of the fermenter , is this statement true or false?

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

Refer to Q5 and, calculate: An error is made determining the steady-state oxygen level which, instead of 78%, is taken as 70%. What is the percentage error in kLa resulting from this 10% error in ( bar{C_{AL}} )?

A. 50%
B. 25%
C. 75%
D. 100%
Answer» E.
9.

What is the proper concentration unit of kLa?

A. h<sup>-1</sup>
B. ml/h
C. mmol/h
D. ml/sec
Answer» B. ml/h
10.

What do you mean by kLa ?

A. Volumetric mass transfer coefficient
B. Henry s law coefficient
C. Volumetric oxygen transfer coefficient
D. Volumetric Solute transfer coefficient
Answer» D. Volumetric Solute transfer coefficient