Industrial Biotechnology Quiz

Who introduced the term BIOTECHNOLOGY in 1919?

• Babylonians

• Karl Ereky

• Louis Pasteur

• Neolithic cultures

Which wave of biotechnology is considered as Industrial Biotechnology?

• Third wave

• Fourth wave

• Second wave

• First wave

What is the main application of Industrial Biotechnology?

• Agricultural farming

• Construction of buildings

• Processing and production of chemicals, materials, and fuels

• Production of electronics

Which microorganisms are utilized in Industrial Biotechnology for generating useful products?

• Protozoa and worms

• Bacteria, yeast, and filamentous fungi

• Viruses and algae

• Insects and plants

What major breakthrough in Industrial Biotechnology occurred during World War 2?

• Discovery of fermentation

• Industrial scale production of penicillin

• Introduction of genetic engineering

• Production of cheese

Which discipline led to the mass production of valuable chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and antibiotics?

• Genomics

• Biochemistry

• Nanotechnology

• Molecular biology

What is the primary focus of modern Industrial Biotechnology?

• Sustainable production processes

• Production of synthetic materials

• Mining operations

• Oil drilling

Which company focuses on producing animal-free milk substitutes and proteins?

• Perfect Day

• Pivot Bio

• None of the above

• Geltor

What is the estimated market value of lactic acid production?

• US$59 billion

• Over US$2.5 billion

• US$1 billion

• US$130 billion

Which factor is not advancing Industrial Biotechnology?

• Technological breakthroughs

• Political and social demands

• Market economy

• Reliance on fossil fuels