Dept. of Chem. Eng., UM Dr. Adeline Chua S. M.

KKEK3151/KIL2010: Biochemistry (Semester 2, 2019/20)

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Assignment 1
The video links in “Introduction” provide ideas/answers to the following questions. You do not need
to search other websites.
Note: Marks will be deducted if you copy the sentence directly from videos, and for similar
answers between groups. Answer with your own words (simple layman’s term).

1) Explain the following terms.

a. Circular economy

b. Linear economy

c. Bio(based)economy

d. Fossil-based economy

2) Linear economy has resulted many negative impacts. Give three examples.
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3) Circular economy can reduce the negative impacts given in question (3). Give three examples.

4) What are the main reasons of moving towards bioeconomy from fossil-based economy? Give
three reasons.

5) Give three examples for each of the following terms.

a. Renewable resources

b. Renewable energy

c. Bio(based) product

6) Circle the major characteristics of Bioeconomy:

a. Renewable resources
b. Renewable energy
c. Bioessence
d. Biological feedstock
e. Biopure water
f. Bio(based) product
g. Biotherm

7) Give one example how Biochemistry knowledge is useful in the development of Bioeconomy.