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Biosorption is a ____________ process.

(a) Active

(b) Passive

(c) Controlled

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My doubt is from Fermentation Biochemistry topic in chapter The Biochemistry of Fermentation of Fermentation Technology

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Right answer is (b) Passive

The explanation: Biosorption is a passive process in which the metal ions become attached to the cell wall. It is however rapid, insensitive to temperature, and does not require metabolic energy. It is also not inhibited by the metabolic inhibitors.

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