Microorganisms & Biotechnology Quiz

What is the primary product of brewing using yeast?

• Ethanol

• Lactic acid

• Insulin

• Mycoprotein

Which microorganism is used in the production of mycoprotein?

• Penicillium glaucum

• Escherichia coli

• Fusarium venenatum

• Saccharomyces cerevisiae

What is the main purpose of using microorganisms in biotechnology?

• To produce useful products

• To increase oxygen levels

• To reduce carbon dioxide

• To create new species

Which process uses yeast to make bread rise?

• Distillation

• Fermentation

• Anaerobic respiration

• Aerobic respiration

What is the by-product of ethanol production in brewing?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Lactic acid

• Ammonia

Which bacteria are used in yoghurt making?

• Penicillium glaucum

• Fusarium venenatum

• Lactobacillus bulgaricus

• Escherichia coli

What is the main advantage of using microorganisms in biotechnology?

• They reproduce quickly

• They have complex growth requirements

• They are expensive

• They need a lot of space

Which microorganism is used to produce penicillin?

• Saccharomyces cerevisiae

• Penicillium genus

• Fusarium venenatum

• Escherichia coli

What is the main ingredient used in cheesemaking?

• Barley

• Milk

• Rye

• Wheat

Which process is used to produce human insulin using bacteria?

• Recombinant DNA technology

• Fermentation

• Bioremediation

• Distillation