Microbial Products Can Be Improved by

question 18

Multiple Choice

Microbial products can be improved by

• A) Mutating existing strains.
• B) Isolating new strains.
• C) Genetically engineering strains.
• D) Modifying culture conditions.
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Photon

A quantum of light or electromagnetic radiation, carrying energy proportional to the radiation frequency but with zero rest mass.

1,3-butadiene

An organic compound that is a simple conjugated diene with the formula C4H6, which is used as a monomer in the production of synthetic rubber.

UV λmax Absorption

The specific wavelength at which a substance absorbs the maximum amount of ultraviolet (UV) light, indicative of its chemical structure.

Conjugated Systems

A chemical structure where alternating single and double bonds allow for delocalized electrons across the structure, enhancing stability and color properties.