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A diabetic Patient cannot be given insulin orally but it has to be injected intravenously. These days has helped to avait injection taking.

zoology option b: biotechnology and bioinformatics gene therapy application of biology in therapy and vaccine gene cloning

  1. amniocentesis

  2. genetic engineering

  3. gene therapy

  4. transgenic organism

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Correct Option: B,C

Alcoholic fermentation is performed by

microbiology: organisms in industry option b: biotechnology and bioinformatics biology

  1. Chlorella

  2. Agaricus

  3. Yeast

  4. Puccinia

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Correct Option: C

Who coined the term zymase for enzymes in Yeast?

microbiology: organisms in industry option b: biotechnology and bioinformatics biology

  1. Buchner

  2. Kuhne

  3. Pasteur

  4. Sumner

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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?

microbiology: organisms in industry option b: biotechnology and bioinformatics biology

  1. Clostridium botulinum

  2. Leuconostoc citrovorum

  3. Saccharomyces cerevisiae

  4. Torulposis utilis

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Correct Option: C

Germinating barley is employed for preparation of

microbiology: organisms in industry option b: biotechnology and bioinformatics biology

  1. Wine

  2. Beer

  3. Lactic acid

  4. Cheese

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Correct Option: B

Gin is flavoured with

microbiology: organisms in industry option b: biotechnology and bioinformatics biology

  1. Juniper berries

  2. Acorns of Oak

  3. Apple juice

  4. Cashew Apple

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Correct Option: A

Fermentation of sugar to yield alcohol is carried out by

microbiology: organisms in industry option b: biotechnology and bioinformatics biology

  1. Microorganisms

  2. Zymase

  3. Raised temperature

  4. Decomposition of sugar

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Correct Option: B

Substrate for alcohol formation is?

microbiology: organisms in industry option b: biotechnology and bioinformatics biology

  1. Sucrose

  2. Galactose

  3. Maize

  4. Bajra

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malting of sucrose or starch helps in alcohol formation.

Correct answer-A

Commonly used in alcohol industry is?

microbiology: organisms in industry option b: biotechnology and bioinformatics biology

  1. Penicillium

  2. Saccharomyces

  3. Rhizopus

  4. Puccinia

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

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

Correct answer-B

Arrack is fermented

microbiology: organisms in industry option b: biotechnology and bioinformatics biology

  1. Apple juice

  2. Toddy

  3. Cashewnut thalamus

  4. Grapes

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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'.