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The Tower fermenter was first described for _____________

(a) Amylase production

(b) Citric acid production

(c) Cheese production

(d) Beer production

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The origin of the question is Other Fermentation Vessels topic in chapter Design of Fermenter of Fermentation Technology

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The correct answer is (b) Citric acid production

The best explanation: Tower fermenter was first described for citric acid production. It was in the form of glass having height: diameter ratio of 16:1 and a volume of about 3 dm^3. It was the simplest type of fermenter.

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