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Microbiology: organisms in industry - class-XI

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Alcoholic fermentation is performed by

  1. Chlorella

  2. Agaricus

  3. Yeast

  4. Puccinia


Correct Option: C

Who coined the term zymase for enzymes in Yeast?

  1. Buchner

  2. Kuhne

  3. Pasteur

  4. Sumner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Zymase was found accidentally in yeast extract by Buchner in 1897. He prepared a yeast extract and added sugar solution to it. After sometime he noticed the alcohol formation in the extract which was a sign of fermentation which took in presence of enzyme. Zymase helps in the fermentation of sugar into ethanol and carbon dioxide. The sugar in the juice acted as substrate for the enzyme in the yeast cell. 
So, the correct answer is option A.

Which of the following is used to produce alcohol?

  1. Clostridium botulinum

  2. Leuconostoc citrovorum

  3. Saccharomyces cerevisiae

  4. Torulposis utilis


Correct Option: C

Germinating barley is employed for preparation of

  1. Wine

  2. Beer

  3. Lactic acid

  4. Cheese


Correct Option: B

Gin is flavoured with

  1. Juniper berries

  2. Acorns of Oak

  3. Apple juice

  4. Cashew Apple


Correct Option: A

Fermentation of sugar to yield alcohol is carried out by

  1. Microorganisms

  2. Zymase

  3. Raised temperature

  4. Decomposition of sugar


Correct Option: B

Substrate for alcohol formation is?

  1. Sucrose

  2. Galactose

  3. Maize

  4. Bajra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malting of sucrose or starch helps in alcohol formation.

Correct answer-A

Commonly used in alcohol industry is?

  1. Penicillium

  2. Saccharomyces

  3. Rhizopus

  4. Puccinia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yeast (Saccharomyces) are commonly used in the production of alcohol in alcohol industry.

Correct answer-B

Arrack is fermented

  1. Apple juice

  2. Toddy

  3. Cashewnut thalamus

  4. Grapes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Arrack is an alcoholic drink produced by distillation of fermented toddy. Toddy is an alcoholic drink produced from the sap of coconut flowers. The sap is fermented to produce toddy, a traditional drink in south India. Fermented toddy is then distilled to produce arrack. However, Arrack has been banned in India. It has refreshing effects but it is also toxic if consumed in excess amount. It has caused many deaths in different countries.
So, the correct answer is 'Toddy'. 

An enzyme that stimulates germination of Barley seeds is?

  1. Invertase

  2. $\alpha$-amylase

  3. Lipase

  4. Protease


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

a-amylase, a starch digesting enzyme is used for stimulation of germination of Barley seeds.

Correct answer-B

Select the correct statement.

  1. Acetobacter aceti produces citric acid.

  2. Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used as clot buster.

  3. Penicillium notatum restricts the growth of Staphylococci

  4. Methanogens are found in aerobic conditions.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A)Acetobacter aceti produces acetic acid.

B)Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used as a producer of ethanol.
C)Penicillium notalum restricts the growth of Staphylococci.
D)Methanogens are found in aerobic conditions.
So the correct option is 'Penicillium notalum restricts the growth of Staphylococci'

How many statements are wrong?
  1. Colostrum is recommended for the new born, because it is rich in antigen.

  2. Chikungunya is caused by a gram negative bacterium,

  3. Tissue culture has proved useful in obtaining virus-free plants.

  4. Beer is manufactured by distillation of fermented grape juice.


Correct Option: A,B,D
Explanation:

Answer is "Three". The correct form of incorrect statements are:
Colostrum is rich in antibodies especially IgA.
Chikungunya is caused alphavirus and not bacteria.
In the fermentation process, beer is obtained from barley while wine is obtained from grapes.

Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes.

Sr.No List I Sr.No.   List II
A.  Pigments  1.  Concanavalin A
B. Terpenoides 2.   Monoterpenes, Diterpenes
C.  Alkaloids 3.   Morphine, codeine
D.  Lectins 4.   Carotenoids, anthocyanins
  1. A-(iv);B-(ii);C-(iii);D-(i)

  2. A-(iv);B-(iii);C-(ii);D-(i)

  3. A-(i),B-(iv),C-(iii),D-(ii)

  4. A-(i),B-(iii),C-(ii),D-(iv)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Primary metabolites are the substances like amino acids on proteins structure that are used in the day to day function of the cell. Other than that plant and fungi have different molecules like alkaloid and different pigments and these are considered as secondary metabolites.


Pigments-Carotenoids, Anthocyanins,
Alkaloids- Morphine, Codeine, etc.
Terpenoides-Monoterpenes, Diterpenes etc.
Essential oils-Lemon grass oil, etc.
Toxins-Abrin, Ricin
Lectins-Concanavalin A
Drugs-Vinblastin, curcumin, etc.
Polymer-Rubber, gums, cellulose


So, the corect option is 'A-(iv);B-(ii);C-(iii);D-(i)'

To prevent the misuse of the important commercial solvent (Ethyl alcohol), it is mixed with ____

  1. Methanol

  2. Propanol

  3. Ethanoic acid

  4. Propane


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ethyl alcohol is a very important solvent which is used in industries for preparation of paints, lacquers, dyes, varnishes, cosmetics, and perfumes etc. it is also used for drinking purpose in the form of beer, whiskey, rum, and gin. So, to avoid the misuse of ethyl alcohol meant for industrial processes, it is made unfit for drinking purpose by adding a small amount of CuSO4, methanol, and pyridine in it. This process is known as denaturation of alcohol and the alcohol thus obtained is called denatured alcohol.


So, the correct answer is 'Methanol'.

In the process of making bread, the carbohydrates in the flour are fermented by baker's yeast. Which of the following is another product when sugar is transformed into carbon dioxide?

  1. Methanol

  2. Ethanol

  3. Propanol

  4. Butanol


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Yeast converts sugar present in flour into carbon dioxide and ethyl alcohol. CO2 gas is trapped by gluten proteins in the flour which causes the dough to rise. Fermentation results in a light and airy crumb in bread products.

So, the correct answer is 'Ethanol'.

In process of fermentation of production of wine from grapes which microorganism is used?

  1. Saccharomyces cerevisiae

  2. Aspergillus oryzae

  3. Lactobacillus brevis

  4. Aspergillus niger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of yeast in winemaking is the most important element that distinguishes wine from grape juice. In the absence of oxygen, yeast converts the sugars of wine grapes into alcohol and carbon dioxide through the process of fermentation. The most common yeast associated with winemaking is Saccharomyces cerevisiae which has been favored due to its predictable and vigorous fermentation capabilities, tolerance of relatively high levels of alcohol and sulfur dioxide as well as its ability to thrive in normal wine pH between 2.8 and 4.


So, the correct answer is 'Saccharomyces cerevisiae'.

Which one of the following alcoholic drink is produced without distillation?

  1. Wine

  2. Whisky

  3. Rum

  4. Brandy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Wine is an undistilled product of fruit juice fermentation brought about by yeast. Wine is produced by the normal alcoholic fermentation of fruit juices, especially the grape juice.
Whiskey is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage, generally made from fermented grain mash including barley, corn, rye, and wheat.
One of the most loved alcoholic drink, rum is actually made by using the byproducts of sugarcane or sugarcane juice directly and is then distilled.
Brandy is the distillation product of fermented grape juice (wine) and contains about 40-50% alcohol. 
So the correct answer is option A "wine"

The functional group in ethanoic acid is ___________.

  1. alcohol

  2. aldehyde

  3. ketone

  4. carboxylic


Correct Option: A

Acetic acid is _________.

  1. yellowish

  2. colourless

  3. white

  4. pink


Correct Option: A

_________ is produced from _____.

  1. Alcohol, saccharomyces

  2. Lactic acid, azotobacter

  3. Citric acid, acetobacter

  4. Penicillin, azotobacter


Correct Option: A

How many molecule of $CO _2$ are released in citric acid cycle?

  1. One

  2. Two

  3. Three

  4. Six


Correct Option: A

Brewery is concerned with ______________.

  1. Saccharomyces

  2. Protozoans

  3. Pteridophytes

  4. Marsupials


Correct Option: B

Which among the following alcoholic beverage will be formed by distillation?

  1. Brandy

  2. Wine

  3. Beer

  4. All


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Distillation is the process by which water is removed from a mixture of ethanol and water. During distillation, alcohol and water are separated from each other using the difference in their boiling points.
  • Whisky, brandy and rum are produced by distillation of the fermented broth. 
  • Hence the alcoholic beverage formed by distillation id Brandy.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Brandy'.

Malt is prepared from

  1. Rice

  2. Barley

  3. Wheat

  4. Citrus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The germinated grains are used for the preparation of malt. The grains are dried and transformed to form a mixture which is known as malt. The grains are germinated by soaking in water. The process of germination is stopped by drying the grains. The germinated grains contain many enzymes which can be collected together to prepare an enzyme preparation. These are active enzymes which can be used for the process of conversion of the sugars into smaller components which can be used for the growth of organisms in the preparation of alcoholic beverages. Malt is prepared from barley grains and not from rice, wheat, and citrus. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Wine turns sour on

  1. Exposure to light

  2. Contamination by aerobic bacteria Acetobacter aceti

  3. Contamination by anaerobic bacteria

  4. On heating


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

When a wine bottle is exposed to air, its contents get oxidize. It gets contaminated by aerobic bacteria Acetobacter aceti. This bacteria turn the alcohol in wine into acetic acid. This will turn wine sour and gives it a vinegar taste. 

Thus, the correct answer is 'Contamination by aerobic bacteria Acetobacter aceti.'

Fermentation for the industrial production of ethanol is carried out by

  1. Saccharomyces

  2. Lactobacillus

  3. Streptomyces

  4. Acetobacter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Microbial production of one of the organic feedstocks from plant substances such as molasses is presently used for ethanol production. The commercial production is carried out with Saccha­romyces cerevisiae. Saccharomyces cerevisiae starts producing ethanol at the rate of 10% (v/v) with 10-20g cells dry weight/lit. The reduction in fermentation time is accomplished use of ceil recycling continuously in fermentation.

So the correct answer is 'Saccharomyces'.

Microorganism used in fermentation for alcohol is

  1. Lactobacillus

  2. Saccharomyces

  3. Penicllium

  4. Acetobacter


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Fermentation bacteria are anaerobic, but use organic molecules as their final electron acceptor to produce fermentation end-products. Alcohol fermentation is done by yeast and some kinds of bacteria. Saccharomyces convert sugars in ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide. Alcoholic fermentation begins after glucose enters the cell. The glucose is broken down into pyruvic acid. This pyruvic acid is then converted to CO2, ethanol, and energy for the cell. Humans have long taken advantage of this process in making bread, beer, and wine.
SO the correct answer is 'Saccharomyces'.

Beer is fermented from

  1. Molasses

  2. Grape

  3. Barley

  4. Wheat


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Beer is produced from malted barley. It has an alcohol content of about 3-6%. The formation of beer is carried out with the help of brewer's yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The yeast causes fermentation of malted barley (the germinating grains of Barley that have been dried). This results in the formation of ethyl alcohol along with carbon dioxide. It also provides characteristic taste and flavour to beer.
So, the correct answer is 'Barley'.

Brandy is distilled product of fermented

  1. Fruit juice

  2. Molasses

  3. Rice

  4. Barley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Brandy is produced from the distillation of wine which in turn is produced by fermentation of fruit juices. The alcohol content of Brandy is about 35-60% by volume. Generally grape wine is used for making brandy but fruits like apple, cherries, pears etc. are also used for making wine. Brandy made from these fruits is called fruit brandy. Brandy is generally drunk after dinner. Brandy is often aged to enhance its taste.
So, the correct answer is 'Fruit juice'.

Which organic compound in produced by fermentation and is used to partially replace fossil fuel?

  1. Butanol

  2. Methanol

  3. Ethanol

  4. Propanol


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ethanol is produced by yeast fermentation and is used partially to replace fossil fuels.

Correct answer-C

Match the columns.

(a) Saccharomyces cerevisiae (i) Production of immunosuppressive agent
(b) Monascus purpureus (ii) Ripening swiss cheese
(c) Trichoderma polysporum (iii) Commercial production of ethanol
(d) Propionibacterium sharmanli (iv) Production of blood cholesterol lowering agents
  1. a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii

  2. a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i

  3. a-iv, b-ii, c-i, d-iii

  4. a-iii, b-i, c-iv, d-ii


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saccharomyces cerevisiae-Ethanol production

Monascus purpureus-Production of blood cholesterol lowering statins
Trichoderma polysporum-Production of immunosuppressive agent Cyclosporin A
Propionibacterium shermanii-Swiss cheese ripening
Correct answer-A

Which of the following is wrongly matched?

  1. Detergents- lipase

  2. Alcohol- nitrogenase

  3. Textile- amylase

  4. Fruit juice- pectinase


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Zymase from yeasts are used in the production of alcohol.

Correct answer-B

Which among these are produced by distillation of fermented broth?
(a) Whisky
(b) Wine
(c) Beer
(d) Rum
(e) Brandy.

  1. b and c alone

  2. a and b alone

  3. a, d and e alone

  4. c and d alone

  5. a, c and d alone


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wine and beer are produced without distillation,whereas whisky, brandy and rum are produced with distillation.

Correct answer-C

Which one of the following pairs is wrongly matched ?

  1. Textile amylase

  2. Detergents lipase

  3. Alcohol nitrogenase

  4. Fruit juice pectinase


Correct Option: C

Certain yeast mutants have petite mitochondria, and they obviously lack _____________________.

  1. Ability to generate alcohol from glucose

  2. Capacity to synthesize fats

  3. Ability to form ATP by oxidative phosporylation

  4. Enzyme which phosphorylates glucose


Correct Option: A

The following change is observed due to the addition of hops in the beer during fermentation

  1. Colour

  2. Flavour

  3. Mild antibacterial activity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

Isinglass is used for :

  1. Production of insulin

  2. Feeding cattle, Pig and Poultry

  3. Preparation of paints and varnishes

  4. Clearing of vinegar, wines and beer


Correct Option: D

Which one of the following is a secondary metabolite?

  1. Ribulose

  2. Glycerol

  3. Metabolic acid

  4. Cholesterol


Correct Option: A

The citric acid cycle _________________.

  1. Contains intermediates for amino acid synthesis

  2. Generates fewer molecules of ATP than glycolysis

  3. Is an anaerobic process

  4. Is the major anabolic pathway for glucose synthesis


Correct Option: A
Study the given statements and select the correct option.
i.Carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids and lipids are primary metabolites.
ii.Alkaloids, flavonoids, rubber, etc., are secondary metabolites.
iii.Linoleic, linolenic and palmitic acids are the three essential fatty acids.
  1. Statements (i)and(ii) are correct

  2. Statements (i)and(iii) are incorrect

  3. Statements (i)and(iii) are correct

  4. Only statement (ii)is incorrect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Primary metabolites are the substances that are involved in the basic metabolic processes, this includes the proteins and carbohydrates and lipids. Plant cells have different molecules other than the primary metabolite and these are considered as secondary metabolite which is not directly involved in the metabolism.

These are considered as a waste product for the plant cell this includes alkaloids, terpenoids, pigments, essential oils.
Fatty acids are obtained by the hydrolysis of fat. Linoleic acid, linolenic acid and arachnoid acid are essential fatty acids. 
Deficiency of essential fatty acid causes follicular hyperkeratosis disease.

So, the correct option is 'Statements (i)and(ii) are correct'

Which one of the following is not the correctly matched pair of a product and the micro-organism responsible for it?

  1. Ethyl alcohol -Yeast

  2. Acetic acid - Lactobacillus

  3. Cheese -Nitrobacter

  4. Curd - Azotobacter


Correct Option: A,B,C

Which bacteria is used as biopesticide first on the commercial scale in the world?

  1. Bacillus thuringiensis

  2. E' colt

  3. Pseudomonas aeruginosa

  4. Agrobacterium tumefaciens


Correct Option: B

Match column I with column II and select the correct below. 

Column I Column II
A. Stains (i) Biogas
B. Dung  (ii) Saccharomyces cerevisae
C. Ethanol production (iii) Monascus purpureus
D. Cyclosporin A (iv) Trichoderma polysporum 
  1. A-(iii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(ii)

  2. A-(i), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(ii)

  3. A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(iv), D-(i)

  4. A-(iii), B-(i), C-(ii), D-(iv)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Strains are produced by Monascus purpureus. Dung is used to produce Biogas. Saccharomyces cerevisae is used in the production of ethanol.  Cyclosporin A is obtained from Tricoderma polysporum.
So, the correct option is 'A-(iii), B-(I), C-(ii), D-(iv)'

Which, one of the following alcoholic drinks is produced without distillation ?

  1. Wine

  2. Whisky

  3. Rum

  4. Brandy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wine is the alcoholic drink produced without distillation whereas whisky, rum and brandy are produced by the distillation of the fermented broth. The alcoholic drinks are formed either by distillation or without distillation depending on the type of raw material used for fermentation. 

So, the correct option is 'Option A' .

Formation of vinegar from alcohol is caused by

  1. Bacillus subtilis

  2. Clostridium

  3. Acetobacter aceti

  4. Azotobacter


Correct Option: C

Give the correct ascending order of alcohol content in the following.


(a) Brandy
(b) Gin

(c) Wine
(d) Beer

  1. $a \rightarrow b \rightarrow d \rightarrow c$

  2. $b \rightarrow c \rightarrow d \rightarrow a$

  3. $d \rightarrow c \rightarrow a \rightarrow b$

  4. $d \rightarrow c \rightarrow b \rightarrow a$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

a) Brandy has an alcohol content of 40%.

b) Gin has an alcohol content of 40-47%.
c) Wine has an alcohol content of 11.6%.
d) Beer has an alcohol content of 4-6%.
So, the correct answer is d→c→a→b

Alcoholic dehydrogenase gets activated by?

  1. $Mg^{++}$

  2. Mo

  3. $Zn^{++}$

  4. K


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alcoholic dehydrogenase is an enzyme required during the anaerobic respiration to convert the aldehyde to the ethanol. Its activity is enhanced by the presence of Mg$^{++}$ ions that allow the NADPH to combine for oxidation to NADP.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Mg$^{++}$'.

Bitterness of cucurbits is due to

  1. The acid present in them

  2. Presence of bitter seed in them

  3. The alkalinity in their pulp

  4. The occurrence of triterpenoids


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cucurbitacins is a triterpenoid that occurs commonly in Cucurbitaceae family and gives a bitter flavour. It acts as an anticancer agents, insecticides and beetle attractants. The concentration of cucurbitacins is generally highest in roots and fruit. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Pyrethrin is extracted from Chrysanthemum cinerarifolium

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Pyrethrum is the crude extract obtained from Chrysanthemum. Pyrethrin refers to a more refined extract of Pyrethrum.
So, the correct option is 'True'

Production of ethanol $(C _2H _5OH)$ occurs in one of the life processes of

  1. Bread mould

  2. Yeast

  3. Mushroom

  4. Penicillium


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ethanol is produced during Anaerobic respiration by yeast, the process commonly known as Fermentation.

Glucose $ \rightarrow\ $ethanol + Carbon dioxide + energy
It is utilised in the breweries and bakeries.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Yeast'.

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