Explore topic-wise MCQs in Fermentation Technology.

This section includes 14 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.

Tyrothricin is an anti-oxidant.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

The pH of the combination of ammonium persulphate and phosphoric acid is more effective than acid lower pH lower than 2.2.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

Who studied the effects of acid washing on 16 yeast strains?

A. Fernandez et al.
B. Simpsom and Hammond
C. Jackson
D. Ogden
Answer» C. Jackson
4.

Which of the following antibiotics is suitable for the use in dairy industries?

A. Streptomycin
B. Gentamicin
C. Tyrothricin
D. Bacteriocin nisin
Answer» E.
5.

Who proposed the use of polymyxin B?

A. Gray
B. Kazin
C. Lyon
D. Ogden
Answer» D. Ogden
6.

Which of the following bacteria is responsible for the development of potential carcinogens?

A. <i>Lactobacillus acidophilus</i>
B. <i>Enterobacter agglomerans</i>
C. <i>Obesumbacterium proteus</i>
D. <i>Pediococcus halophilus</i>
Answer» D. <i>Pediococcus halophilus</i>
7.

The rheological properties of yeast slurry fit in ___________

A. Bingham pseudoplastic rheology
B. Dilatant rheology
C. Casson body rheology
D. Pseudoplastic rheology
Answer» B. Dilatant rheology
8.

What is the function of the microbiological filter?

A. Preventing the larger molecules to pass
B. Control of attemperation
C. Maintenance of hygiene
D. Maintaining water supply
Answer» D. Maintaining water supply
9.

The attemperation in slurry form is assisted by ______________

A. Baffles
B. Agitator
C. Sparger
D. Stirrer
Answer» C. Sparger
10.

The yeast storage is made of _____________

A. Iron
B. Glass
C. Wood
D. Stainless steel
Answer» E.
11.

Which of the following is not an advantage of storing yeast as a slurry?

A. The risk of infection is controlled
B. Transportation via pumping
C. Attemperation is simple
D. It is a cheap technique
Answer» E.
12.

Prolonged storage of yeast as a cake may lead to _________________

A. Autolysis
B. Radiolysis
C. Oncolysis
D. Hemolysis
Answer» B. Radiolysis
13.

Which of the following difficulty arises when yeast is stored as a pressed cake?

A. Pressure control
B. Foam control
C. Dissolved oxygen control
D. Temperature control
Answer» E.
14.

The yeast cake is stored in the refrigerator at _________

A. 5 7 C
B. 2 4 C
C. 6 8 C
D. 8 10 C
Answer» C. 6 8 C