Chapter 5 Microbial Biotechnology

Chapter 5   Microbial Biotechnology

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1) Which of the following is a native protein isolated from bacteria and used to digest starches?

1. A) Cellulase
2. B) Amylase
3. C) Chymosin
4. D) Penicillin
5. E) Polymerase

Answer:  B

2) Rod-shaped bacteria such as Escherichia coli are called ________ based on the shape of the cells.

1. A) bacilli
2. B) cocci
3. C) gram positive
4. D) thermophiles
5. E) anaerobes

Answer:  A

3) Spherical bacteria are called ________.

1. A) archaebacteria
2. B) eukaryotes
3. C) cocci
4. D) bacilli
5. E) None of these choices

Answer:  C

4) Which of the following is a native protein isolated from bacteria and used to soften cotton fibers in jeans and other clothes?

1. A) Cellulase
2. B) Amylase
3. C) Chymosin
4. D) Penicillin
5. E) Polymerase

Answer:  A

5) Gardasil is a subunit vaccine designed to protect women from ________.

1. A) hepatitis
2. B) AIDS
3. C) human papillomavirus
4. D) influenza
5. E) measles

Answer:  C