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The cellular productivity in a continuous stirred tank fermenter (CSTF) increases with an increase in the dilution rate and reaches a maximum value. If the dilution rate is increased beyond the maximum point, the productivity will
decrease abruptly
increase
increase drastically
be zero
Correct Answer:
decrease abruptly
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