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Module-1: Fermentation-An introduction
Multiple Choice Questions
Q.1: When energy depleted elements associated with a proton are accepted by an organic
molecule, the process is called
A. Fermentation
B. Respiration
C. Anabolism
D. Catabolism
Q.2: In the following terms which is not the definition of fermentation process
A. Do not require an electron transport system
B. Use an organic compound as the final electron acceptor
C. Use an inorganic compound as the final electron acceptor
D. Alcohol is formed from sugar
Q.3: Pasteur effect discovered in 1857, is
A. Inhibiting effect of oxygen on the fermentation process
B. Aerating yeasted broth causes yeast cell growth to decrease, while conversely,
fermentation rate increases
C. A and B
D. All of these
Q.4: Which of the following is not a product of fermentation?
A. Lactate
B. Oxygen
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Ethanol
Q.5: The final electron acceptor in lactic acid fermentation is
A. Oxygen
B. Lactic acid
C. Pyruvate
D. NAD
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Q. 6: Identify the correct sequence during the industrial production of substances
A. Inoculation, screening, fermentation, downstream processing, removal of waste
B. Screening, Inoculation, fermentation, downstream processing, removal of waste
C. Fermentation, screening, inoculation, removal of waste, downstream processing
D. Fermentation, inoculation, inoculation, removal of waste, downstream processing
Q.7: Production of ____________ occurs in the fermentation of grains
A. Must
B. Brine
C. Lactic acid
D. Carbon dioxide
Q. 8: ____________ is the detrimental effect of microorganisms in the food
A. Generation of flavor
B. Process of fermentation
C. Spoilage of food
D. All of the above
Q.9: Which is not an advantage of the fermented food?
A. Makes the food more digestible
B. Increase storage life
C. Synthesize vitamins
D. Decrease intestinal microflora
Q.10: Which is not fruit or vegetable based fermented product
A. Wine
B. Beer
C. Vinegar
D. Sauerkraut
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