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Bioc 305: Industrial Biochemistry Question Paper

Bioc 305: Industrial Biochemistry 

Course:Bachelor Of Science

Institution: Egerton University question papers

Exam Year:2009



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1.(a) What is the basis of using Micro-organisms in the manufacturing industry? (3 Marks)
(b) Outline the microbial production of yoghurt. (5 Marks)
(c) List two advantages of using lactic acid bacteria. (2 Marks)
2.(a) Identify the micro-organisms while describing the general processes involved in the production of bakers yeast. (5 Marks)
(b) How has industrial microbiology been affected by genetic bio-engineering of micro-organisms? (5 Marks)
3. Briefly discuss how micro-organisms are used in the production of biologically active forms of amino acids. (5 Marks)
4. Discuss the problems associated with fungal toxins. (10 Marks)
5. Explain the various techniques of enzyme immobilization. (10 Marks)
6. Industrial resources used to protect the safety of environment are often injurious to normal food chain. Discuss. (10 Marks)
7. Elucidate the fermentation process of beer and how it differs to wine. (10 Marks)






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