Saccharomyces cerevisiae produces high biomass yields at low glucose concentrations and high dissolved oxygen concentrations. Which of the following should be followed for maximizing its biomass productivity?
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A. Batch fermenter with a high initial glucose concentration
B. Continuous fermenter with a low initial glucose concentration
C. Fed batch fermenter
D. All of the above
Correct Answer
Fed batch fermenter
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1. The continuous cultures are not widely used in industry because
Options
A. they are not suited for the production of secondary metabolites
B. contamination or mutation can have a disastrous effect on the operation
C. the government will not approve the licensing of pharmaceuticals produced in continuous cultures
Correct Answer: production becomes non-growth associated
6. A Bacillus sp. produces an antibiotic only during the stationary phase when grown in a batch culture. If grown in a 5 litre continuous culture, the steady state productivity of the antibiotic