Microorganisms in Industrial Fermentations (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Bioprocessing definition
Bioprocessing definition
Use of enzyme-controlled reactions to make a product
Main micro-organisms in industrial fermentation
Main micro-organisms in industrial fermentation
Bacteria and fungi, especially yeast
Industrial fermentation definition
Industrial fermentation definition
Production of useful products by micro-organisms, ± oxygen
Bioreactors
Bioreactors
Large vessels designed for industrial fermentation
Why sterile environment needed in bioreactors
Why sterile environment needed in bioreactors
To prevent contamination
Yeast use in alcohol production
Yeast use in alcohol production
Produces beer and wine through alcohol fermentation
Yeast role in bread making
Yeast role in bread making
Produces to help dough rise
Traditional fermentation products
Traditional fermentation products
Yoghurt, cheese, vinegar, soy sauce, antibiotics
Products from genetically modified micro-organisms
Products from genetically modified micro-organisms
Solvents, amino acids, vitamins, drugs, enzymes, biogas
Use of immobilised E. coli
Use of immobilised E. coli
Water treatment to detoxify sewage in waste water
3 advantages of micro-organisms in industry
3 advantages of micro-organisms in industry
Cost-effective, efficient, environmentally friendly
Impact of genetic engineering on bioprocessing
Impact of genetic engineering on bioprocessing
Expanded range of products from micro-organisms