3D Bioprinting: Material Dispensing and Nano Printing

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What is one of the advantages of using 3D bioprinting for meat production?

Damages delicate muscle stem cells

Increases the need for expensive growth media

Enables precise control over the structure and texture of the final meat product (correct)

Requires more overall processing time compared to other culturing methods

What type of printing is commonly used in the 3D bioprinting process of meat?

Inkjet printing

Extrusion-based printing (correct)

Binder jetting

Laser-based printing

What is one of the disadvantages of using 3D bioprinting for large-scale meat production?

The technology is currently not cost-effective for large-scale production (correct)

It reduces the need for expensive growth media due to efficient cell arrangement

It requires less overall processing time compared to other culturing methods

It enables precise control over the structure and texture of the final meat product

What is the purpose of inkjet printing in 3D food printing?

Creating surface fillings or decorations on food surfaces Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when cells are allowed to grow in culture and fuse to form the bio-product?

Cell culturing Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of printing that uses a cylinder to process the starting material?

Extrusion-based printing Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does the presence of nano-particles within 3D printed constructs offer in healthcare applications?

Control through multiple external physical stimuli Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of stirred-tank bioreactors in biological agent production?

Culturing of biological agents such as cells, enzymes, or antibodies Signup and view all the answers

What type of printing head is commonly used in 3D bioprinting?

Drop-on-Demand printing head Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of binder jetting in additive manufacturing?

Selective bonding of powder layers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of using nano-composite bioink in 3D bioprinting?

To generate cell instructive scaffolds Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of 3D bioprinting in healthcare applications?

Control through multiple external physical stimuli Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of cultured meat production compared to traditional meat production?

Reduced dependence on antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the growth medium in cultured meat production?

To support the growth and differentiation of stem cells into mature muscle cells Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge in scaling up cultured meat production?

The need for a growth medium that is completely synthetic and ethically sound Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of scaffolding in cultured meat?

To provide a structure for the cells to attach to Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using fish cells in cultured meat production?

They are more tolerant to temperature shifts Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the cultured meat production process?

Meat products such as ground beef and chicken nuggets Signup and view all the answers