Question

Which of the following is the first step in Fermentation Technology?

(a) Media Formulation

(b) Isolation of microbes

(c) Constructing of fermenter

(d) Preservation of microbes

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Answer 1

Right answer is (a) Media Formulation

To explain I would say: The first step of Fermentation Technology is isolation and detection of microbes of interest by various methodologies. Crowded Plate, Auxanographic techniques are used in the detection and isolation of organisms.