Zoology · Biotechnology: Principles and Processes

NEET (UG) 2024 — Question 145

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Option A:
A bio-reactor provides optimal growth conditions for achieving the desired product
Option B:
Most commonly used bio-reactors are of stirring type
Option C:
Bio-reactors are used to produce small scale bacterial cultures
Correct
Option D:
Bio-reactors have an agitator system, an oxygen delivery system and foam control system

Answer: C

Correct answer is option (3)

The statement (3) is incorrect because bioreactors are used for processing of large volumes

(100 1000 litres) of culture.

Small volume cultures cannot yield appreciable quantities of products. To produce in large quantities

the development of bioreactors is required.

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