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#Question id: 41082
#Unit 12. Biochemical Engineering
Q. Consider the following statements regarding aeration and oxygen mass transfer in a bioreactor:P: The liquid-side mass transfer coefficient (kL) is exclusively a property of the fluid and remains unaffected by temperature or fluid dynamics.Q: The volumetric mass transfer coefficient (kLa) serves as the standard engineering metric for evaluating bioreactor aeration efficiency.R: The specific interfacial surface area (a) is directly proportional to the gas holdup (epsilon) and inversely proportional to the mean bubble diameter (db).S: Applying headspace overpressure alters Henry's Law constant, thereby reducing the saturated DO concentration at the interface (C*).
Which of the following combinations represents the correct statements?
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#Question id: 41083
#Unit 12. Biochemical Engineering
Q. According to standard agitation dynamics, which of the following statements accurately describes the primary function of a Rushton turbine compared to a marine or hydrofoil impeller?
TLS Online TPP Program
#Question id: 41084
#Unit 12. Biochemical Engineering
Q. Aeration and agitation function synergistically to maximize the volumetric mass transfer coefficient (kLa) while maintaining homogeneous mixing. Consider the following statements regarding their respective roles:
P: Sparging introduces gas into the liquid to supply O2 and strip out metabolic CO2, thereby providing the necessary gas holdup (ε).
Q: Agitation relies on low-shear hydrofoil impellers to decrease the bubble residence time, ensuring rapid gas turnover in high-density cultures.
R: The mechanical action of impellers serves to thin the liquid film resistance (kL), which facilitates better mass transfer across the gas-liquid interface.
S: The synergistic effect of aeration and agitation is primarily aimed at minimizing the specific interfacial area (a) to prevent foaming.
Which of the following combinations represents the correct statements?
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#Question id: 41090
#Unit 12. Biochemical Engineering
Q. The suitability of an organic solvent for maintaining enzyme activity is largely related to its:
TLS Online TPP Program
#Question id: 41091
#Unit 12. Biochemical Engineering
Q. Assertion (A): Hydrophobic solvents can be more compatible with enzyme activity than highly polar solvents.
Reason (R): Hydrophobic solvents tend to leave the essential water associated with the enzyme relatively intact.
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#Question id: 41092
#Unit 12. Biochemical Engineering
Q. An organic solvent has log P = 1.5. , it would be expected to:
