Commercial use of microorganism - class-X

Commercial applications of microorganisms in food production, dairy processing, and fermentation

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Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Study the following statements regarding lactic acid bacteria (LAB) which are used to convert milk into curd.
(i) They produce adds that coagulate and partially digest the milk proteins.
(ii) A small amount of curd added to the fresh milk as an inoculum contains millions of LAB, which at suitable temperature, multiply and convert milk into curd.
(iii) Conversion of milk into curd improves its nutritional quality by increasing vitamin $B _{12}$.
(iv) LAB may result in acidity in the stomach of human beings.
Which of the given statements are correct? 

  1. (i) and (ii)
  2. (ii) and (iii)
  3. (i), (ii) and (iii)
  4. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

 Identify the blank spaces A, B, C and D in the following table and select the correct answer. 

Type of microbe Scientific name Commercial product
Bacterium A Streptokinase
B Aspergillus niger Citric acid
Fungus Trichoderma polysporum C
Bacterium D Butyric acid
  1. A-Streptococcus, B-Fungus, C-Cyclosporin A, D-Clostridium butylicum
  2. A-Clostridium butylicum, B-Streptococcus, C-Fungus, D-Cyclosporin A
  3. A-Streptococcus, B-Yeast, C-Cydosporin A, Dlactobacillus
  4. A-Streptococcus, B-Cyclosporin A, C-Statins, D-Clostridium butylicum
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Match different organisms in column I with their uses in column II and select the correct answer from the given codes.

Column I Column II
A. Lactobacillus acidophifus (i) Formation of dough
B. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (ii) Single cell proteins
C. Propionibacterium shannanii (iii) Conversion of milk into curd
D. Spirulina (iv) Formation of Swiss cheese 
  1. $A-(iii), B-(i), C-(ii), D-(iv) $
  2. $A-(iii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(ii) $
  3. $A-(i), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(ii)$
  4. $A-(i), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(iv) $
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Select the correct option to fill up the blanks.
(i) _______ are used in detergent formulations and are helpful in removing oily stains from the laundry.
(ii) _______ are ripened by growing Penicillium roqueforti on them.
(iii) ______ are produced without distillation whereas,   are produced by distillation of the fermented broth.
(iv) ______ antibiotic was used to treat American soldiers wounded in world war II.
(v) _______ is also called as kusht rog. 

  1. (i) Lipases, (ii) Camembert cheese, (iii) Whisky and rum, wine and beer, (iv) Penicillin, (v) Leprosy
  2. (I) Lipases, (ii) Roquefort cheese, (iii) Wine and beer, whisky and rum, (iv) Penicillin, (v) Leprosy
  3. (i) Streptokinases, (ii) Roquefort cheese, (iii) Wine and beer, whisky and rum, (iv) Streptomycin, (v) Whooping cough
  4. (i) Amylases, (ii) Swiss cheese, (iii) Whisky and rum, wine and beer, (iv) Penicillin, (v) Diphtheria
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Statement 1 : Besides curdling of milk, LAB also improve its nutritional quality by increasing vitamin $B _{12}$.
Statement 2 : LAB, when present in human stomach, check disease causing microbes. 

  1. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
  2. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.
  3. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
  4. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following food items is produced by the fermenting activity of microbes? 
A. Milk
B. Dosa 
C. Toddy
D. Cheese 

  1. A and C
  2. C and D
  3. A, B and C
  4. B, C and D
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Microorganisms involved in curd formation is

  1. Rhizopus
  2. Lactobacillus
  3. Smut
  4. Rust
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The heat treatment that destroys harmful bacteria and also causes little nutrient damage is

  1. freeze drying
  2. pasteurisation
  3. drying
  4. None of these
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the process called due to which idli and dosa makes it fluffy and soft?

  1. Pasteurisation
  2. Fermentation
  3. Vaccination
  4. None
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Dosa and Idli are preparations of

  1. Wheat flour
  2. Rice
  3. Rice and Black gram
  4. Wheat and Black Gram
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Sausages are fermented

  1. Vegetables
  2. Meats
  3. Milk
  4. Sauce
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Processed cheese is

  1. Soft cheese
  2. Blended cheese
  3. Ripe cheese
  4. Hard cheese
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Yoghurt is produced with the help of










  1. <p>Lactobacillus
    bulgaricus
    </p>









  2. <p>Lactobacillus
    thermophilus
    </p>









  3. <p>Streptococcus
    thermophilus
    </p>
  4. Both A and C
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Lactobacillus mediated change of milk to curd occurs due to.

  1. Coagulation and partial digestion of milk fats
  2. Coagulation and partial digestion of milk proteins
  3. Coagulation of milk proteins and complete digestion of milk fats
  4. Coagulation of milk fats and complete digestion of proteins
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Lactic acid bacteria convert milk into curd and improves its nutritional quality by enhancing vitamin

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Identify the bacteria that promotes the formation of curd.

  1. Vibrio cholerae
  2. Lactobacillus
  3. Mycobacterium leprae
  4. Clostridium tetani
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Curd is rich in

  1. Calcium
  2. Vitamin ${ B } _{ 12 }$
  3. Phosphorus
  4. All of the above
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How is the lactic acid fermentation used in milk industry?

  1. To convert milk sugar to lactic acid
  2. Lactic acid coagulate the milk protein casein
  3. Lactic acid coagulate the milk fats
  4. All of the these
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The flour of Idli and Dosa is made by the use of which microbe?

  1. Bacteria
  2. Lactobacillus
  3. Virus
  4. Yeast
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Milk is converted into curd by 

  1. Bacteria
  2. Fungi
  3. Algae
  4. None of these
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Bacteria responsible for fermentation of dairy milk are

  1. Lactobacillus
  2. Hay Bacillus
  3. Acetobacter
  4. Rhizobium
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The fermenting agent of dosa and idli is

  1. Saccharomyces cerevisiae
  2. Leuconostoc mesenteroides
  3. Streptococcus faecalis
  4. Both B and C
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which one is not used in the production of Yoghurt?

  1. Streptococcus lactis
  2. Streptococcus thermophilus
  3. Lactobacillus bulgaricus
  4. Acetobacter aceti
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which group is responsible for formation and flavour of yogurt?

  1. Bacillus megathermus and Xanthomonas sp.
  2. Bacillus subtilis and E.coli
  3. Rhizobium meliloti and Azotobacter
  4. Lactobacillus casei and Streptococcus thermophilus
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Large holes in Swiss cheese are formed due to production of a large amount of ${CO} _{2}$ by

  1. Propionebacterium
  2. Mycobacterium
  3. Saccharomyces
  4. Penicillium

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