Which of the Following Pairs of Industrial Microbial Products and Their

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of industrial microbial products and their uses is MISMATCHED?

• A) streptokinase; dissolving blood clots
• B) gluconic acid; release of cellulose from flax to make linen
• C) phenylalanine; the sweetener aspartame
• D) indigo; blue jeans
• E) citric acid; antioxidant in food

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Definitions:

Shared Information

Refers to data or knowledge that is openly or mutually known, communicated, and used by all members involved in a group or project.

Self-Censorship

The act of withholding one's opinions, feelings, or concerns, especially in group situations, to avoid conflict or to conform to perceived social norms.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, often improving on simple or well-rehearsed tasks.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people in which the desire for harmony in decision-making results in an irrational or dysfunctional outcome.