Question

What do you mean by ‘scale-up’?

(a) Decreasing the scale of fermentation

(b) Increasing the scale of fermentation

(c) Decreasing the rate of agitation

(d) Increasing the rate of fermentation

I had been asked this question during an online exam.

Query is from Aeration and Agitation topic in portion Aeration and Agitation of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) Increasing the scale of fermentation

Best explanation: Scale-up means increasing the scale of fermentation. Increasing the scale of fermentation involves the increase in volume that is from small scale to large scale.