Key Terms
What is the term for the use of living systems or organisms to develop or make products?
Biotechnology
What bioprocess product is used for managing diabetes?
Insulin
What is the point of chromatography in downstream bioprocessing?
Purification
When was Repligen founded? (Within 5 years)
1981
What is the national language?
Estonian
What does CHO stand for?
Chinese Hamster Ovaries
Which scientist discovered penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
What is the main purpose of a bioreactor in bioprocessing?
To provide a controlled environment for the growth of organisms or cells
What was the first type of product Repligen sold?
Protein A (a crucial component for the purification of antibodies)
Name 2 of the 4 neighboring countries of Estonia.
Latvia, Russia, Finland, Sweden
What international standard is often applied to ensure the quality of biopharmaceuticals?
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)?
Name a bioprocessing product that is a common food and beverage fermenter.
Yeast
What is the often used organism due to its well-understood genetics and its ability to quickly grow and produce proteins?
E.coli
What is the highest revenue business for Repligen as a whole?
Upstream intensification
Who is your favourite Estonian?
Liis...duuh
What do we call the detailed plan outlining the various steps in a bioprocessing method?
Process flow diagram
What is the name of a popular bioprocessed product used in the cosmetic industry for anti-aging creams and hydration?
Hyaluronic acid
What term describes the modification of living organisms to produce improved compounds?
Genetic engineering
What was Repligen's total revenue for the year 2023?
$638.8 million
When is you favourite Estonian's birthday? (Month)
October...of course
What is the calculation of the efficiency of product generation to growth rate known as?
Yield
What bioprocessed product is used in the production of biodegradable packaging materials?
Polylactic acid (PLA)
What process involves the separation and purification of biochemical products?
Downstream processing
Where is Repligen CEO Tony Hunt from?
Ireland :)
Name an internationally recognized technology company that was created in Estonia
Skype, TransferWise (Wise), Bolt (Taxify), Pipedrive, Playtech