Question

What are the disadvantages of continuous culture?

(a) It can rarely be used for other productions

(b) The growth rate is higher

(c) If contamination occurs, huge volumes of the product may be lost

(d) It is very useful for processes involving the production of primary metabolites

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I'd like to ask this question from Microbial Growth Kinetics topic in chapter Microbial Growth Kinetics of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

The correct option is (c) If contamination occurs, huge volumes of the product may be lost

To elaborate: Continuous culture is an open culture system and therefore, there are very high chances of microbial contamination. Thus, a huge amount of product may be lost. The other three options include the advantages of continuous culture.