Exercise: Fermentation Kinetics

Questions for: Fermentation Kinetics

An open system in which the growth rate is maintained by the removal and addition of media at such a rate as to maintain a constant cell density is called a
A:
manostat
B:
chemostat
C:
turbidostat
D:
culturostat
Answer: C
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.
Why a T-flask used in small-scale cell culture is incubated in a horizontal position?
A:
To save space
B:
To increase the surface area of the liquid-air interface
C:
Both (a) and (b)
D:
To increase the rate of oxygen transfer into the liquid
Answer: C
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.
Bubble column reactor has
A:
large height to diameter ratio
B:
small height to diameter ratio
C:
large diameter to height ratio
D:
small diameter to height ratio
Answer: A
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.
Which of the following is not correct for the Monod model and the Michaelis Menten Model?
A:
The Michaelis Menten Model was derived from a curve fitting exercise
B:
The Michaelis Menten model was derived from an analysis of the mechanism of microbial growth
C:
The Monod model was derived from an analysis of the mechanism of microbial growth
D:
All of the above
Answer: C
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.
The maximum specific growth rate of an organism depends on
A:
medium composition
B:
temperature
C:
pH
D:
All of these
Answer: D
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.
Ad Slot (Above Pagination)
Quiz