Problem 26.2a
Label the steps in the wine-making process.
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Problem 26.3a
The two types of industrial fermentation equipment are designed for ________ production or ________ production.
Problem 26.4a
Which of the following would be the best growth medium to use for industrial fermentations?
a. corn
b. synthetic medium made by hand
c. whey from cheese production
d. brewing mash
Problem 26.4a
Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false. Rewrite the underlined phrase to make a false statement true.
_______Methane is a gas produced by microbial metabolism that can be used directly as a fuel source.
Problem 26.5a
Biodegradable plastics can be made from which of the following microbial metabolites?
a. sludge
b. PHB
c. BOD
d. alum
Problem 26.5a
Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false. Rewrite the underlined phrase to make a false statement true.
_______The treatment of drinking water and the treatment of sewage involve similar processes.
Problem 26.5a
A primary goal in wastewater treatment is to reduce the _________.
Problem 26.6a
Strains of the bacterium Pseudomonas syringae have been identified as being capable of _______.
a. producing plastics
b. producing alternative fuels
c. fermenting foods
d. preventing ice formation
Problem 26.7a
Which of the following is added during water or sewage treatment to promote flocculation?
a. sludge
b. PHA
c. BOD
d. alum
Problem 26.8a
Compounds that can be used for energy and are made by microbes are called ________.
Problem 26.9a
In which step is most of the organic content of sewage removed?
a. primary treatment
b. secondary treatment
c. tertiary treatment
d. sludge treatment
Problem 26.9a
A ________is a device composed of microbes and electronics used to detect other microbes or their products.
Ch. 5 - Microbial Metabolism
