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What are the methods to achieve avoidance of contamination in fermentation?
What are the methods to achieve avoidance of contamination in fermentation?
Using a pure inoculum, sterilizing the medium and fermenter vessel, maintaining aseptic conditions, and putting in place detailed operating procedures for sterilization and aseptic maintenance.
What is the target level of contamination expressed as a fraction of a cell in batch heat sterilization of liquids?
What is the target level of contamination expressed as a fraction of a cell in batch heat sterilization of liquids?
Nf 10^3
How can thermal death kinetics be represented in batch sterilization?
How can thermal death kinetics be represented in batch sterilization?
-dN/dt = kd N
What does the term 'D' represent in relation to sterilization time?
What does the term 'D' represent in relation to sterilization time?
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What factor increases the reaction rate in batch heat sterilization due to an increase in temperature?
What factor increases the reaction rate in batch heat sterilization due to an increase in temperature?
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What is the definition of sterilization?
What is the definition of sterilization?
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Name two methods by which sterilization can be achieved.
Name two methods by which sterilization can be achieved.
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Why is sterilization important in the pharmaceutical industry?
Why is sterilization important in the pharmaceutical industry?
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How does sterilization contribute to preventing the transmission of diseases?
How does sterilization contribute to preventing the transmission of diseases?
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In what industries is the sterilization process commonly used?
In what industries is the sterilization process commonly used?
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