Question

The feed solution in fed-batch culture is highly concentrated to _______

(a) avoid dilution of the bioreactor

(b) maintain low cell density in bioreactor

(c) avoid lag phase

(d) increase productivity

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I need to ask this question from Microbial Growth Kinetics in chapter Microbial Growth Kinetics of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) avoid dilution of the bioreactor

The explanation is: The feed solution in fed-batch culture is highly concentrated to avoid dilution of the bioreactor and to reach high cell density in a bioreactor.