Microbial Cell Culture Class XII 5marks question

1. (a) Discuss about the basic design of fermenter.

            (b) Name the application of microbial technology in which the metabolic pathway of the microorganism is exploited.

            (c) Name the microorganism used for the production of PHB.

2. (a) You had seen that the soil under the jamun tree is able to degrade the fruit, and then you made the observation that particular microorganism should be present in the soil. You want to isolate that particular microorganism. How will you do it? And after isolation you observed that the active compound is present in very low concentration. Suggest different ways to improve it.

            (b) What are the culture collection centres? Write their advantages? Name microbial culture collection centre in India.