Question

What is the dilution rate (D)?

(a) D = F/V

(b) D = V/F

(c) D = µF

(d) D = µD

The question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

Enquiry is from Microbial Growth Kinetics in portion Microbial Growth Kinetics of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) D = F/V

To explain I would say: The flow of medium into the vessel is called dilution rate, and is defined as,

                                  D = F/V

where V is volume and F is the flow rate.