Biochemical Engineering - Fluid Flow

Exercise : Fluid Flow - Section 1
  • Fluid Flow - Section 1
16.
The viscous nature of a non-Newtonian fluid
remains constant with time and power input
changes with the level of power input and/or the length of time during which the fluid is mixed
is similar to that of a perfect gas
is similar to that of water
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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17.
Which of the following compound, if added to a solution will lead to the greatest increase in viscosity?
A globular protein
Glucose
A long chain protein such as albumin
Water
Answer: Option
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18.
A Brookfield viscometer measures viscosity by determining
the shear stress
the shear rate
the shear stress and shear rate
the torque required to move an impeller at a set speed
Answer: Option
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19.
Which of the following factors will affect the sensitivity of animal cells to shear conditions?
Cell size
Availability of nutrients in the medium
The presence of shear protectorants in the medium
All of the above
Answer: Option
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20.
The best described action of Pluronic F68 (non-ionic detergent) in a cell culture medium is that, it
acts on the surface properties of the cells and the culture medium
provides nutrients for the cells
acts as a flocculant
acts as a coagulant
Answer: Option
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