Foundations in Microbiology
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781259705212
Author: Kathleen Park Talaro, Barry Chess Instructor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 27.L2, Problem 5CT
Explain the ways that biotransformation by synergistic microorganism is harnessed in industrial
a. Outline the steps in the production of an antibiotic, starting with a newly discovered mold.
b. Review chapter 10 and locate examples of recombinant DNA technology being applied to industrial processes.
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Foundations in Microbiology
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Ch. 27.3 - Characterize the basic science behind the use of...Ch. 27.3 - Describe the microbiological processes involved in...Ch. 27.3 - Outline the fermentation processes related to the...Ch. 27.3 - Explain several ways that microbes may be used as...Ch. 27.4 - Prob. 9ELOCh. 27.4 - Prob. 10ELOCh. 27.4 - Prob. 11ELOCh. 27.4 - Prob. 12ELOCh. 27.4 - Prob. 7CYPCh. 27.4 - Prob. 8CYPCh. 27.4 - Outline the steps in beer making.Ch. 27.4 - List the steps in wine making.Ch. 27.4 - Prob. 11CYPCh. 27.4 - Prob. 12CYPCh. 27.4 - Describe five types of fermentations.Ch. 27.4 - What are the main criteria regarding the safety of...Ch. 27.4 - Prob. 15CYPCh. 27.4 - Prob. 16CYPCh. 27.4 - Prob. 17CYPCh. 27.5 - Prob. 13ELOCh. 27.5 - Describe industrial fermentations and the role of...Ch. 27.5 - Outline the steps in industrial mass production of...Ch. 27.5 - Prob. 16ELOCh. 27.5 - Prob. 18CYPCh. 27.5 - Prob. 19CYPCh. 27.5 - What is meant by biotransformation?Ch. 27.5 - Prob. 21CYPCh. 27.5 - Explain what is meant by downstream processing.Ch. 27.5 - List some specific examples of products derived...Ch. 27.L1 - Prob. 1MCQCh. 27.L1 - Milk is usually pasteurized by a. the...Ch. 27.L1 - Substances given off by yeasts during fermentation...Ch. 27.L1 - Which of the following is added to facilitate milk...Ch. 27.L1 - Prob. 5MCQCh. 27.L1 - Prob. 6MCQCh. 27.L1 - Prob. 7MCQCh. 27.L1 - Prob. 8MCQCh. 27.L1 - The large tanks used in industrial production of...Ch. 27.L1 - Prob. 10MCQCh. 27.L1 - Prob. 1CSRCh. 27.L1 - Prob. 2CSRCh. 27.L1 - If the bacterium in question during the perlo...Ch. 27.L1 - Prob. 1WCCh. 27.L1 - Summarize the basic processes in food...Ch. 27.L1 - Outline the major methods used to prevent...Ch. 27.L1 - Prob. 4WCCh. 27.L2 - Describe three important potential applications of...Ch. 27.L2 - Prob. 2CTCh. 27.L2 - a. What is the purpose of boiling the wort in beer...Ch. 27.L2 - Prob. 4CTCh. 27.L2 - Explain the ways that biotransformation by...Ch. 27.L2 - Log on to http: //www.cdc.gofv/pulseiiety to learn...Ch. 27.L2 - Prob. 1VCCh. 27.L2 - From chapter 8, Figure 8.23. Correlate the stages...
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