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A flooded impeller will lead to poor oxygen transfer rates because

bubbles tend to coalesce under the impeller
bubbles tend to break down too rapidly under high shear conditions
bubbles tend to move too quickly through the bulk liquid
the cells clog up the surface of the bubble

Correct Answer: bubbles tend to coalesce under the impeller

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