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Dept of Chem Eng, UM Sem.

1, 2011/12

KKEK3151: Biochemistry

Homework 1 (20% of Assignment)

Relate the biochemistry knowledge that you have learnt in class so far to the following bioprocesses: 1) Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) production by pure culture, Ralstonia eutropha. 2) Bioethanol production from sugarcane. 3) Anaerobic digestion of palm oil mill effluent.

Following aspects shall be discussed: - Microoroganism involved (name, group, morphology, cell structure shown in diagram, energy source, optimum growth conditions) - Brief description about the process (raw materials, biological reaction involved, end products), including a simple flow diagram - Others relevant

# Report page limit: 4 pages. # Submission deadline: October 12, 2012 (before discussion session starts), submit to tutor Mr. Lee Wee Shen. # No marks will be given to: - those who do not submit the homework by the submission deadline - those involve in any signs of plagiarism

Dr. Adeline Chua Seak May

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