Biochemical Engineering questions and answers

Biochemical Engineering Questions and Answers

A set of questions and answers to test and improve your knowledge and understanding of Biochemical Engineering.

51.

Which of the following chemical is sometimes added in the process of coagulation and flocculation?

A.

Aluminum sulphate

B.

Aluminum oxide

C.

Calcium chloride

D.

None of these

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

52.

Acid used mostly for removal of milk stone is

A.

phosphoric acid

B.

nitric acid

C.

gluconic acid

D.

tartaric acid

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

53.

Permanent hardness of water is caused by the presence of

A.

bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium

B.

carbonates of sodium and potassium

C.

chlorides and sulfates of calcium and magnesium

D.

phosphates of sodium and potassium

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

54.

Application of quaternary ammonium compounds as sanitizing agents tends to

A.

favor gram positive bacteria

B.

decrease gram positive bacteria

C.

increase the percentage of gram(-)ve rods on utensils

D.

none of the above

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

55.

Secondary treatment uses __________ to consume wastes.

A.

micro-organisms

B.

chemicals

C.

filtration

D.

none of these

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.