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Microbes In Human Welfare

Question
CBSEENBI12001714

Name two commonly used bioreactors. State the importance of using a bioreactor.

Solution

Two commonly used bio reactors are

(a) Simple stirred-tank bioreactor.

(b) Sparged stirred-tank bioreactor.

Importance of Bioreactor

i. Bioreactors are used for processing large volumes of cultures (100 - 1000 litres) which produce large quantities of products.

ii. It also provides optimum growth conditions like temp, pH, substrate, salts, vitamins and oxygen for achieving the desired product.