Useful Microbes

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Useful Microbes: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as, Microorganisms, Stored Food in Algae, Vermi-compost etc.

Important Questions on Useful Microbes

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Which bacteria are utilized in the biogas plant?

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Organisms called methanogens are most abundant in:

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All of the following statements concerning the Actinomycetes filamentous soil bacterium Frankia are correct except that Frankia

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Escherichia coli is used extensively in biological research as it is –

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Which of the following does not represent a microorganism?

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Which two gases react during lightning to form nitric acid through many steps?

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Which bacterium produce butyric acid?

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Given below is the step-by-step process in the formation of yoghurt (curd) in a bioreactor.  

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From the flowchart, identify two systems that the bioreactor would have. Give a reason to support your answer. 

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Given below is the step-by-step process in the formation of yoghurt (curd) in a bioreactor.  

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Why does the pH start decreasing a while after the mixture is incubated at 37-44 °C? 

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 The slurry formed after biogas production is recommended as manure for plants. Which nutrients will the slurry be rich in and why? 

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What is the reason of large holes in Swisa cheese ? Name the fungus used in ripenimg of Roquefort cheese:

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Methanogens do not produce

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The technology of biogas production from cow dung was developed in India largely due to efforts of

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Match the following list of bacteria and their commercially important products

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(i) Aspergillus niger (a) Lactic acid
(ii) Acetobacter aceti (b) Butyric acid
(iii) Clostridium butylicum (c) Acetic acid
(iv) Lactobacillus (d) Citric acid.

 

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Fungus used in preparing soy sauce is

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A good producer of citric acid

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Which one is wrongly matched ?

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Which one is used for preparation of bread