BFPE 3106 Fundamentals of Fermentation Technology Exam 2022
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BFPE 3106: First Semester Exam (2022) for BFPE3106 Fundamentals of Fermentation Technology, CBE Year 2, National Higher Polytechnic Institute, University of Bamenda, covering upstream/downstream processing, microbial growth kinetics, fermenter design and malting.
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University of Bamenda
National Higher Polytechnic Institute - NAHPI
Chemical & Biomedical Engineering - CBE
Fundamentals of Fermentation Technology
Exam · First Semester · Level 300
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Differentiate between the following: a. Upstream and downstream processes b. Solid state and submerged fermentation c. Between upstream and downstream processes, which process is more delicate and can easily affect the end product and why? d. Between solid state and submerged fermentation, which is applicable in i. Mushroom cultivation ii. Mold ripened cheese iii. Mango juice probiotic beverage 15 marks
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You are given Lactobacillus acidophilus (NCDC 17) that has a maximum growth rate (μmax) of 0.40 h −1. Under ideal conditions (maximum growth rate is achieved). a. How long will it take to obtain 1×10 10 CFU/ml if you begin with an inoculum of 3×10 6 CFU/ml. b. Is there any way to increase the growth rate in question 3a? If yes, how? If no, why? 15 marks
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- BFPE3106 (BFPE 3106)
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- Exam
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- 2022
- Level
- Level 300
- Semester
- First Semester
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University of BamendaFaculty
National Higher Polytechnic Institute - NAHPIDepartment
Chemical & Biomedical Engineering - CBE
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