66. The expression of, which one of the following types of cyclins in plants is modulated by growth factors, such as cytokinins, auxins, brassinosteroids, sucrose and gibberelins? 1. A-Type 2. […]
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Calculating the Calorific Value of a Food Product with and Without Sugar
194. A food package label displays composition of the food product in g/100g as: protein = 8g, fat= 20g, carbohydrate= 60g (of which sugar is 20g). The calorific value of […]
Incorrect Design Variation in Activated Sludge Systems for Biodegradation
65. To enhance biodegradation process efficiently it is required to vary the design and operation of activated sludge system. Which of the following variations in design and operation of this […]
Understanding Mass Transfer Control in Immobilized Enzyme Reactions
193. Two columns of 1 m and 2 m height and of equal diameter are packed with beads containing immobilized enzyme. Substrate was fed to these two columns at flow […]
Estimating Oxygen Transfer Rate in Batch Microbial Fermentation
192. In a batch microbial fermentation process the dissolved oxygen concentration (DOC) remains almost zero during growth. Which of the following methods will you use for the estimation of oxygen […]
Why Perfusion Culture is Preferred in Monoclonal Antibody Production
189. In mammalian cell culture based monoclonal antibody production, perfusion culture is preferred over continuous stirred tank culture, because the process results in: 1. high volumetric productivity 2. high specific […]
Matching Precursors with Their Fermentation Products
64. Match List I with List II LIST I (Precursor) […]
Comparing Biomass Growth Yield and CO2 Production Between Glucose and Hexadecane
188. A culture can grow independently in two carbon sources, glucose and hexadecane. Identify which one of the following statements is TRUE? 1. The biomass growth yield is more in […]
Types of G-Protein Coupled Receptors
63. Which one of the following is not a type of G-protein coupled receptors? 1. 𝐺𝑞 2. 𝐺𝑖 3. 𝐺𝑠 4. 𝐺� Answer: 4. Gβ Explanation: G-protein coupled receptors […]
Understanding the Effect of Scale-Up on Agitation Speed in Fermentation
187. Consider the scale up of a fermentation from a 10 L to 10,000 L while maintaining geometric similarity. Agitation speed was maintained at 500 rpm in the 10 L […]


