Biotechnology- Principles and Processes Question 36

36. Stirred tank bioreactors have been designed for

[2010]

(a) addition of preservatives to the product

(b) purification of the product

(c) ensuring anaerobic conditions in the culture vessel

(d) availability of oxygen throughout the process

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Answer : d

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(d) A stirred-tank bioreactor is a cylindrical or curved base to facilitate the mixing of the reaction content. It has been designed for availability of oxygen throughout the process.