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Biotechnology : Principles and Processes
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Name the type of bioreactor shown. Write the purpose for which it is used:


Answer

Given image is a stirred-tank reactor.
The stirred tank reactor is used for:
1. To facilitate mixing of reactor content and oxygen.
2. It has an agitator system, an oxygen delivery system and a foam control system, a temperature control system, pH control system and sampling ports so that small volumes of the culture can be withdrawn periodically. 

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