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.

Which of the following is downstream processing?

A. Cell breakdown
B. Media formulation
C. Product recovery
D. Product formation
Answer» D. Product formation
2.

The role of the fermentation media is to provide a high amount of nutrients and optimum conditions for the growth of microorganisms.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

Which of the following is an advantage of serum-free protein media?

A. Simple upstream processing
B. Undefined media composition
C. Simple downstream processing
D. Costly
Answer» D. Costly
4.

Which of the following provides a protective effect to animal cells?

A. Hepes
B. Pluronic F-28
C. -mercaptoethanol
D. Albumin
Answer» C. -mercaptoethanol
5.

Hepes is a horse serum.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

Which of the following is not a trace element?

A. Ag
B. Al
C. Ni
D. He
Answer» E.
7.

Which scientist(s) demonstrated the growth of Chinese Hamster cells in protein-free media?

A. Hamilton and Ham
B. Plackett and Burman
C. Stowe and Mayer
D. Bull and Hicks
Answer» B. Plackett and Burman
8.

Hybridoma technology is used in the production of __________

A. Polyclonal Antibodies
B. Antigens
C. Monoclonal Antibodies
D. Insulin
Answer» D. Insulin
9.

Which of the following is not the replacement in serum-free media?

A. Insulin
B. Albumin
C. Antibody
D. Transferrin
Answer» D. Transferrin
10.

What is the cost of foetal calf serum?

A. US$ 170 dm<sup>-3</sup>
B. US$ 190 dm<sup>-3</sup>
C. US$ 195 dm<sup>-3</sup>
D. US$ 185 dm<sup>-3</sup>
Answer» C. US$ 195 dm<sup>-3</sup>
11.

Animal cells are used for the production of _____________

A. Interferons
B. Albumin
C. Collagen
D. Protein-free media
Answer» B. Albumin
12.

Who initiated the development of serum-free media?

A. Sato
B. Barnes
C. Ham
D. Glassy
Answer» D. Glassy
13.

What do H and L denote in Plackett-Burman method?

A. Height and Length
B. High and Low
C. Half and Life
D. Hearing and Listening
Answer» C. Half and Life
14.

The Plackett-Burman method allows the investigation of ________ variables by _____ experiments.

A. x-2, x
B. x-1, x
C. x, x-1
D. x, x-2
Answer» C. x, x-1
15.

When more than five variables are to be accessed ______________ design can be used.

A. Stowe-Mayer
B. Greasham-Inamine
C. Bull-Hicks
D. Plackett-Burman
Answer» E.