Biochemical Engineering - Fermentation Kinetics

Exercise : Fermentation Kinetics - Section 1
11.
In the death phase
nutrients available for the cells are depleted and begin to die
the number of viable cells will increase
nutrients available for cells are replenished and start to multiply
none of the above
Answer: Option
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12.
The maximum specific growth rate of an organism depends on
medium composition
temperature
pH
All of these
Answer: Option
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13.
Which of the following is not correct for the Monod model and the Michaelis Menten Model?
The Michaelis Menten Model was derived from a curve fitting exercise
The Michaelis Menten model was derived from an analysis of the mechanism of microbial growth
The Monod model was derived from an analysis of the mechanism of microbial growth
All of the above
Answer: Option
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14.
Bubble column reactor has
large height to diameter ratio
small height to diameter ratio
large diameter to height ratio
small diameter to height ratio
Answer: Option
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15.
Why a T-flask used in small-scale cell culture is incubated in a horizontal position?
To save space
To increase the surface area of the liquid-air interface
Both (a) and (b)
To increase the rate of oxygen transfer into the liquid
Answer: Option
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