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 not the composition of N-agar plates/ slants?

A. Yeast/Beef extract
B. Peptone
C. NaCl
D. Dextrose
Answer» E.
2.

Which of the following method of preservation is more suitable and used widely?

A. Dried Cultures
B. Lyophilization
C. Salt Storage
D. Storage in liquid Nitrogen
Answer» C. Salt Storage
3.

During the preservation of microbial cell culture ______

A. metabolism stops
B. metabolism continues
C. metabolism changes
D. physiology changes
Answer» C. metabolism changes
4.

The cryoprotective agents are used to prevent cell damage.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

Which of the following is NOT the advantage of lyophilization?

A. Dissolution of product
B. Processed in aseptic conditions
C. Handling and processing time increases
D. Do not use heat
Answer» D. Do not use heat
6.

The cultures grown on agar slopes may be stored in the refrigerator or freezer at 5 C to -20 C.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

Which of the following is/are used in dried culture preservation?

A. Sand
B. Soil
C. Sand and Soil
D. Slits
Answer» D. Slits
8.

Each batch of newly preserved cultures should be routinely checked to ensure their quality . Who outlined the statement?

A. Lincoln
B. Snell
C. Malik
D. Pridham
Answer» B. Snell
9.

Which of the following method involves sublimation of cell water?

A. Cryopreservation
B. Lyophilization
C. Dried Culture
D. Desiccation
Answer» B. Lyophilization
10.

The preservation by liquid Nitrogen is called as ___________

A. Cryopreservation
B. Lyophilization
C. Freeze-drying
D. Desiccation
Answer» B. Lyophilization
11.

Which of the following is NOT a cryoprotective agent?

A. DMSO
B. Glycerol
C. Ethylene Glycol
D. Paraffin wax
Answer» E.
12.

What is the temperature of liquid nitrogen ( C)?

A. -150 C
B. -122 C
C. -194 C
D. -196 C
Answer» E.
13.

The preservation of agar slopes has an expiration of 6 months and the agar needs to be changed every 6 months. Which of the following can be used to extent sub-culturing to 1 year?

A. Paraffin oil
B. DMSO
C. Glycerol
D. Loamy Soil
Answer» B. DMSO
14.

Which of the following is NOT the technique of preservation?

A. storage on agar slants
B. storage under liquid nitrogen
C. dried cultures
D. storage in water
Answer» E.
15.

Which scientists gave the details of the techniques of preservation?

A. Jacob and Monod
B. Kirsop and Doyle
C. William and Wilkins
D. Boliver and Rodriguez
Answer» C. William and Wilkins