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.

Yeast propagation on wort generates the greater yield of the yeast.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

Dried yeasts do not require storage vessels.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

The reproduction in yeast is by ____________

A. Binary fission
B. Regeneration
C. Budding
D. Fragmentation
Answer» D. Fragmentation
4.

The viability of dried yeast is ____________

A. 35 %
B. 50 %
C. 95 %
D. 65 %
Answer» E.
5.

Who first described the application of dried yeast?

A. Muller
B. Fels
C. Lawrence
D. Quain
Answer» B. Fels
6.

The vessels in the brewery propagation are operated under _____________ bar pressure.

A. 1.0 2.0
B. 3.0 5.0
C. 0.5 1.0
D. 0.1 0.5
Answer» D. 0.1 0.5
7.

What is the capacity of a stainless steel flask used in the terminal laboratory stage?

A. 20 liters
B. 30 liters
C. 25 liters
D. 15 liters
Answer» D. 15 liters
8.

The terminal stages in laboratory propagation uses ___________

A. Yeast extract
B. Peptones
C. Glucose
D. Wort
Answer» E.
9.

Who introduced the yeast propagators?

A. Simpson
B. Hansen
C. Wenn
D. Hammond
Answer» C. Wenn
10.

Which of the following is not a requirement of a propagator?

A. Phenotype of yeast
B. Condition of yeast
C. Viability of yeast
D. Cycle time of propagation
Answer» B. Condition of yeast
11.

Which of the following is a very important requirement of a propagator?

A. Hygiene
B. Cycle time of propagation
C. Condition of yeast
D. Viability of yeast
Answer» B. Cycle time of propagation
12.

Which of the following is used for propagating or germinating cells or seedlings?

A. Incubator
B. Transilluminator
C. Propagator
D. Centrifuge
Answer» D. Centrifuge
13.

Hammond and Wenn reported the experiences of a brewery where one newly propagated yeast strain produced slow fermentation. This was due to inability of strain to utilize __________

A. Glucose
B. Fructose
C. Maltotriose
D. Sucrose
Answer» D. Sucrose
14.

Which of the following results in the formation of nitrosamines?

A. <i>Lactobacillus sp.</i>
B. <i>Obesumbacterium sp.</i>
C. <i>Streptococcus sp.</i>
D. <i>Staphylococcus sp.</i>
Answer» C. <i>Streptococcus sp.</i>