InterviewSolution
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Which of the following is due to molds?(a) Discoloration(b) Off-flavor(c) Discoloration and off-flavor(d) FreshnessThe question was posed to me in class test.My question is taken from Molds in division Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» CORRECT answer is (c) Discoloration and off-flavor The best I can explain: Molds on the surfaces of CHEESE and BUTTER can cause discoloration and also give the product an off-flavor. Strict hygiene is necessary in the DAIRY in order to PREVENT products from being affected by moulds during processing. |
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Milk mold is also called __________(a) Penicillium roqueforti(b) Stachybotrys chartarum(c) Geotrichum candidum(d) Penicillium camembertiI have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.This intriguing question comes from Molds in section Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The correct answer is (c) Geotrichum candidum |
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Camembert mold is __________(a) Penicillium roqueforti(b) Stachybotrys chartarum(c) Aspergillus niger(d) Penicillium camembertiThe question was asked in my homework.Origin of the question is Molds topic in chapter Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The correct choice is (d) PENICILLIUM camemberti |
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Blue Cheese mold is __________(a) Penicillium roqueforti(b) Stachybotrys chartarum(c) Aspergillus niger(d) Penicillium camembertiThis question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.My question is taken from Molds topic in section Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct option is (a) Penicillium roqueforti |
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The chief type of spoilage in sweetened condensed milk may not be __________(a) Gas formation by sucrose fermenting yeast(b) Thickening caused by micrococci(c) Molds colonies growing on surface(d) Cleaning in PlaceI got this question in my homework.The query is from Molds topic in chapter Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The correct answer is (d) Cleaning in Place |
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In diatoms, auxospores help in __________(a) Metabolism(b) Spore formation(c) Reproduction(d) GrowthI got this question at a job interview.My question comes from Molds topic in division Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT option is (c) REPRODUCTION To explain I WOULD say: AUXOSPORES play a ROLE in sexual reproduction or dormancy. They have no effect on metabolism. |
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Kingdom protista includes __________(a) Life cycle showing sporic meiosis(b) Life cycle showing gametic meiosis(c) Life cycle showing zygotic meiosis(d) Life cycle showing zygotic meiosis and gametic meiosisThis question was addressed to me during a job interview.Enquiry is from Molds in chapter Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The correct answer is (d) Life CYCLE showing zygotic MEIOSIS and gametic meiosis |
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Which of the following combination of characters is true for slime moulds?(a) Parasitic, Plasmodium with true walls, spores dispersed by air currents(b) Saprophytic, Plasmodium without walls, spores dispersed by water(c) Parasitic, Plasmodium without walls, spores dispersed by water(d) Saprophytic, Plasmodium without walls, spores dispersed by air currentsI got this question in homework.My enquiry is from Molds topic in portion Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct choice is (d) Saprophytic, Plasmodium without walls, spores DISPERSED by AIR currents |
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Red tide is caused by __________(a) Noctiluca(b) Gonyaulax(c) Gymnodinium(d) Noctiluca, Gonyaulax and GymnodiniumI had been asked this question at a job interview.I'm obligated to ask this question of Molds topic in portion Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The correct ANSWER is (d) NOCTILUCA, Gonyaulax and Gymnodinium |
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Which of the following is not a character of protista?(a) Protista are prokaryotic(b) Body organization is cellular(c) Some protists have cell walls(d) Membrane bound organelles are present in cellsThe question was asked in semester exam.My doubt is from Molds topic in division Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The correct OPTION is (a) Protista are PROKARYOTIC |
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Single celled eukaryotes are included in __________(a) Fungi(b) Archae(c) Monera(d) ProtistaThe question was asked in a job interview.This interesting question is from Molds topic in chapter Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT answer is (d) Protista |
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The slime moulds are characterized by the presence of __________(a) Elaters(b) Pseudoelaters(c) Capillitium(d) SournessI got this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.The above asked question is from Molds in section Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Right answer is (C) Capillitium |
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Protista differs from monera in having __________(a) Cell wall(b) Nuclear membrane(c) Flagella(d) Autotropic nutritionThis question was posed to me in an interview for job.Origin of the question is Molds topic in chapter Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The correct answer is (b) NUCLEAR MEMBRANE |
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Bioluminescence is exhibited by __________(a) Chlorella(b) Chlamydomonas(c) Hirudinaria(d) CeratiumThis question was addressed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.This interesting question is from Molds in chapter Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT CHOICE is (d) CERATIUM |
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Kingdom protista includes organisms like __________(a) Euglena, Spirogyra and Penicillium(b) Amoeba, Spirogyra and Penicillium(c) Amoeba, Euglena and Penicillium(d) Amoeba, Euglena and DiatomsThe question was posed to me in an interview.This interesting question is from Molds topic in division Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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“Perfect stage” of a fungus means __________(a) When the fungus is perfectly healthy(b) When it reproduces asexually(c) When it forms perfect sexual spores(d) When form no sporesThe question was posed to me in an interview for internship.The question is from Fungi topic in division Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The correct choice is (C) When it FORMS perfect SEXUAL spores |
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Yeast is unlike bacteria in being __________(a) Unicellular(b) Multicellular(c) Prokaryotic(d) EukaryoticThis question was addressed to me in examination.Enquiry is from Fungi in section Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT answer is (d) EUKARYOTIC |
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Aflatoxin is produced by ________(a) Bacteria(b) Virus(c) Fungi(d) NematodeThis question was posed to me during an internship interview.This question is from Fungi in division Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The correct option is (C) Fungi |
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One of the common fungal diseases of man is __________(a) Cholera(b) Plague(c) Ringworm(d) TyphoidI had been asked this question at a job interview.I'd like to ask this question from Fungi topic in section Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (c) RINGWORM To ELABORATE: Ringworm is a fungal disease. Cholera, Plague and ringworm are not fungal diseases. |
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All fungi are ______(a) Autrophs(b) Saprophytes(c) Parasites(d) HeterotrophsThe question was posed to me during an interview.Origin of the question is Fungi in division Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT answer is (d) Heterotrophs Explanation: It has been FOUND that all fungi are Heterotrophs. They derive its nutritional REQUIREMENTS from COMPLEX organic substances. |
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The fruiting body of Aspergillus is called _______(a) Apothecium(b) Perithecium(c) Cleistothecium(d) HypanthodiumThis question was addressed to me during an internship interview.My doubt stems from Fungi topic in division Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct answer is (C) Cleistothecium |
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Fungi which grow on dung are termed as __________(a) Coprophilous(b) Terricolous(c) Sacxicolous(d) SaxiphilousThe question was asked in exam.My doubt stems from Fungi topic in section Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Right choice is (a) Coprophilous |
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In certain parasitic fungi a hook like structure is formed at the point of contact with the host known as __________(a) Haustoria(b) Appresorium(c) Hold fast(d) HookThe question was posed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.This key question is from Fungi topic in portion Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Right option is (b) Appresorium |
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Which of the following is a heteroceous fungus?(a) Albugo(b) Phytophora(c) Puccinia(d) UstilagoI got this question in a job interview.My question is taken from Fungi in division Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Right ANSWER is (C) PUCCINIA |
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Penicillium camemberti is used for ripening of __________(a) roqueforti cheese(b) camembert cheese(c) all cheese(d) fruitsI got this question during an interview.Question is from Fungi in section Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT answer is (b) camembert CHEESE |
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Roquefort cheese is ripened by __________(a) Penicillium roqueforti(b) Penicillium camemberti(c) Penicillium sp(d) Penicillium rhizogenesThe question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.This key question is from Fungi topic in chapter Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct answer is (a) PENICILLIUM roqueforti |
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Yeast cells are good source of __________(a) Vitamin A and B(b) Vitamin A and D(c) Vitamin B and D(d) Vitamin KI had been asked this question during an interview for a job.This intriguing question comes from Fungi topic in portion Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct CHOICE is (c) VITAMIN B and D |
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Which of the following is the source of Vitamin A?(a) Sterptococcus(b) Rhodotorula gracilis(c) Bacteria(d) YeastI have been asked this question in exam.Question is from Fungi in portion Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct option is (b) Rhodotorula gracilis |
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Which one of the following is called the ‘brewer’s yeast’?(a) Saccharomyces ludwigi(b) Saccharomyces cerevisiae(c) Saccharomyces boulardii(d) Saccharomyces pastorianusThe question was posed to me in an interview for job.My question is taken from Fungi in division Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» CORRECT answer is (b) Saccharomyces cerevisiae The EXPLANATION is: Saccharomyces cerevisiae is also known as brewer’s yeast. It helps in the fermentation of BEER. |
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Fungi can be divided as __________(a) Yeast(b) Mold(c) Yeast and mold(d) BacteriaThis question was addressed to me during an online exam.Query is from Fungi topic in division Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct OPTION is (c) YEAST and mold |
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Which of the following species of Clostridium is responsible for the formation of dark green to black colors in cheese?(a) Clostridium tyrobutyricum(b) Clostridium sporogenes(c) Clostridium herbarum(d) None of the mentionedThis question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.The doubt is from Bacteria topic in chapter Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Right choice is (c) Clostridium herbarum |
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What is pigment or color production by bacteria called?(a) Cytogenesis(b) Phytogenesis(c) Chromogenesis(d) ChemogenesisI had been asked this question during an interview for a job.My doubt stems from Bacteria in portion Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Right answer is (C) Chromogenesis |
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Bacteria which cause diseases in humans, animals and plants are called __________(a) Anaerobic bacteria(b) Aerobic bacteria(c) Pathogenic bacteria(d) Non pathogenic bacteriaI got this question in an interview.My question is from Bacteria topic in portion Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» CORRECT choice is (c) Pathogenic bacteria Best explanation: Organisms which produce diseases are CALLED pathogenic bacteria. These organisms bring about DISEASE in human beings, ANIMALS and plants by ATTACKING and breaking down living cells and producing poisonous substances. |
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Cheese cancer of Swiss and similar cheese is caused by?(a) Oospora Crustacea(b) Oospora caseovorans(c) Oospora aurianticum(d) S. cremorisThe question was asked in my homework.The above asked question is from Bacteria topic in portion Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The correct answer is (b) OOSPORA caseovorans |
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Non bacterial ropiness or sliminess in milk and milk products may be due which of the following reasons?(a) Stringiness due to mastitis and in particular by fibrin and leucocytes from the cow’s blood(b) Sliminess resulting from the thickness of the cream(c) Stringiness due to thin films of casein or lactalbumin during cooling(d) CleanlinessThis question was addressed to me during an interview for a job.I want to ask this question from Bacteria topic in portion Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT option is (d) Cleanliness |
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The yoghurt is made from ________(a) Lactobacillus bulgaricus(b) Streptococcus thermophilus(c) S. cremoris(d) Mixed culture ofLactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilusThis question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.My question is from Bacteria in section Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Which bacteria are also known as “The cheese destroyer”?(a) Propionic acid bacteria(b) Coliform(c) Lactic acid bacteria(d) Butyric acid bacteriaThe question was asked by my school principal while I was bunking the class.The doubt is from Bacteria in portion Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Right option is (d) Butyric ACID bacteria |
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Presence of coliform in milk pipelines after pasteurization indicates __________(a) Excessive hygiene(b) Poor sanitation(c) Rusting(d) CoatingThis question was addressed to me in an interview for job.Enquiry is from Bacteria in chapter Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct option is (b) Poor sanitation |
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Coliform bacteria leads to _________(a) Off-flavor and smell(b) Gas formation(c) Off-flavor, smell and gas formation(d) Fruity tasteThe question was asked in unit test.This key question is from Bacteria topic in division Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct choice is (c) Off-flavor, SMELL and gas FORMATION |
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Which bacteria is responsible for ripening Emmenthal cheese?(a) Lactobacillus helveticus and Lb. bulgaricus(b) L.acidophilus(c) Bifidobacteria(d) Streptococcus diacetylactisThis question was posed to me in an online interview.This interesting question is from Bacteria topic in section Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT OPTION is (a) Lactobacillus helveticus and Lb. bulgaricus |
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Which among the following is not a bacterial group which occurs in milk?(a) Lactic acid bacteria(b) Coliform bacteria(c) Putrefaction bacteria(d) Carboxylic acid bacteriaThis question was posed to me during an internship interview.The above asked question is from Bacteria topic in chapter Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Right ANSWER is (d) Carboxylic acid bacteria |
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Lactic acid bacteria ferment which of the following forming lactic acid?(a) Sucrose(b) Glucose(c) Lactose(d) FructoseI got this question during a job interview.My doubt is from Bacteria topic in chapter Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Right option is (C) Lactose |
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Which of the following is the characteristic of good quality milk?(a) CFU1000000 per ml(c) CFU=1000000 per ml(d) CFU>1500000 per mlI have been asked this question in an interview for job.The query is from Bacteria in chapter Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Which of the following is not a source of infection in milk?(a) Milker and cow(b) Litter(c) Ambient air(d) HeatI have been asked this question in a job interview.I want to ask this question from Bacteria topic in portion Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Right answer is (d) Heat |
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Milk secreted in the udder is virtually sterile.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in homework.My question is based upon Bacteria topic in chapter Micro-organisms in Milk of Dairy Engineering |
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Answer» Correct option is (a) True |
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