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What factor may increase the difficulties of product recovery from a fermentation broth?
What factor may increase the difficulties of product recovery from a fermentation broth?
- Low biohazard magnitude
- Presence of intact microorganisms (correct)
- High concentration of the desired product
- Minimal impurities in the broth
Why is speed of operation an important factor in ensuring good recovery or purification?
Why is speed of operation an important factor in ensuring good recovery or purification?
- Because the product is labile (correct)
- To ensure minimal impurities
- To increase product concentration
- To reduce fermentation costs
Which factor does NOT influence the choice of recovery process for fermentation products?
Which factor does NOT influence the choice of recovery process for fermentation products?
- Intracellular or extracellular location of the product
- Concentration of the product in the broth
- Color of the fermentation broth (correct)
- Physical and chemical properties of the product
What is a potential consequence of choosing the wrong processing equipment for a harvested broth?
What is a potential consequence of choosing the wrong processing equipment for a harvested broth?
Why might the recovery cost of microbial products vary significantly?
Why might the recovery cost of microbial products vary significantly?
What is the main objective of the first stage for the recovery of an extracellular product?
What is the main objective of the first stage for the recovery of an extracellular product?
Which technique is NOT mentioned as a method used in the fractionation or extraction of major fractions from the broth?
Which technique is NOT mentioned as a method used in the fractionation or extraction of major fractions from the broth?
Which parameter is NOT considered during the recovery of a compound?
Which parameter is NOT considered during the recovery of a compound?
Which characteristic should be modified to handle the broth faster with simpler equipment?
Which characteristic should be modified to handle the broth faster with simpler equipment?
Which factor is NOT a consideration when determining the route for recovery and purification of a compound?
Which factor is NOT a consideration when determining the route for recovery and purification of a compound?
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