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Which of the following method of preservation is more suitable and used widely?

(a) Dried Cultures

(b) Lyophilization

(c) Salt Storage

(d) Storage in liquid Nitrogen

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The above asked question is from Preservation of Industrial Microorganisms topic in chapter The Isolation, Preservation and Improvement of Industrial Microorganisms of Fermentation Technology

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The correct choice is (b) Lyophilization

Easiest explanation: Lyophilization is the process of freeze-drying which involves sublimation of cell water and can be used to store culture for about 25 years.

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