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What is the primary function of the impellers in a continuous stirred tank bioreactor?
What is the primary function of the impellers in a continuous stirred tank bioreactor?
- To mix and agitate the culture to ensure uniform distribution (correct)
- To provide mechanical support to the vessel
- To separate the culture into two zones
- To introduce air or gas at the base of the column
What is the typical range of the aspect ratio in a bubble column bioreactor?
What is the typical range of the aspect ratio in a bubble column bioreactor?
- 4-6 (correct)
- 7-9
- 3-5
- 2-3
What is the main difference between an airlift bioreactor and a continuous stirred tank bioreactor?
What is the main difference between an airlift bioreactor and a continuous stirred tank bioreactor?
- The type of impellers used
- The aspect ratio of the vessel
- The way air or gas is introduced (correct)
- The size of the vessel
What is the primary goal of biotransformation?
What is the primary goal of biotransformation?
What is the term for the use of plants to remediate pollution?
What is the term for the use of plants to remediate pollution?
What is the term for the process of breaking down pollutants using microorganisms?
What is the term for the process of breaking down pollutants using microorganisms?
What type of elicitors have the advantage of not requiring preparation time?
What type of elicitors have the advantage of not requiring preparation time?
Which of the following is an example of a hormone that can be used as an elicitor?
Which of the following is an example of a hormone that can be used as an elicitor?
What is the primary function of a bioreactor?
What is the primary function of a bioreactor?
What is the role of an elicitor in biotransformation?
What is the role of an elicitor in biotransformation?
Which of the following is an example of a secondary metabolite produced in response to an elicitor?
Which of the following is an example of a secondary metabolite produced in response to an elicitor?
What is the advantage of using bioreactors in biotransformation processes?
What is the advantage of using bioreactors in biotransformation processes?
What is an example of biotransformation, where a compound is modified to be eliminated from the body?
What is an example of biotransformation, where a compound is modified to be eliminated from the body?
What is the purpose of using oil dispersants in oil spills?
What is the purpose of using oil dispersants in oil spills?
What is the primary mechanism of bioremediation?
What is the primary mechanism of bioremediation?
What is the advantage of using plant cell culture for biotransformation?
What is the advantage of using plant cell culture for biotransformation?
What is the purpose of phytoremediation?
What is the purpose of phytoremediation?
What is the result of phytostabilization?
What is the result of phytostabilization?
