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Biotechnology - MCQ Practice Questions

Practice free Biotechnology multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Perfect for competitive exam preparation.

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Q.241Easy

Which growth phase of bacterial culture is characterized by maximum specific growth rate and exponential increase in cell number?

Q.242Easy

What is the optimal pH range for mammalian cell culture?

Q.243Easy

Which of the following is NOT a component of basal culture media?

Q.244Easy

In animal cell culture, what is the primary purpose of using serum (typically fetal bovine serum)?

Q.245Easy

Which method is most appropriate for counting viable cells in a culture?

Q.246Easy

What is contact inhibition in mammalian cell culture?

Q.247Medium

Which bioreactor design is most suitable for large-scale mammalian cell culture in pharmaceutical industries?

Q.248Medium

In continuous culture systems, the dilution rate (D) is defined as:

Q.249Medium

What is the primary disadvantage of using animal serum in cell culture for biopharmaceutical production?

Q.250Medium

Which of the following statements is correct regarding cryopreservation of cell cultures?

Q.251Medium

In the context of cell culture, what is meant by 'passage number'?

Q.252Medium

Which gas composition is typically maintained in mammalian cell culture bioreactors?

Q.253Medium

What is the primary application of perfusion culture in modern biopharmaceutical manufacturing?

Q.254Hard

How does dissolved oxygen concentration affect cell culture performance?

Q.255Medium

In Indian biotech industries producing recombinant insulin, which cell line is predominantly used?

Q.256Hard

What is the significance of glucose/lactate ratio monitoring in cell culture?

Q.257Medium

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of suspension culture compared to adherent culture?

Q.258Hard

In the 2024-25 era of cell culture, what emerging trend is being adopted by Indian biotech companies?

Q.259Medium

What is the purpose of using microcarriers in animal cell culture?

Q.260Hard

Which parameter is MOST critical to monitor in a GMP-compliant mammalian cell culture facility?