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In World War II, the fermentation was used for the production of _____________

(a) Alcohol

(b) Antibiotics

(c) Wine

(d) Beer

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This interesting question is from Types of Bioreactors topic in division Recovery and Purification of Fermentation Products, Effluent Treatment, Bioreactor Design Considerations of Fermentation Technology

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Correct answer is (b) Antibiotics

Easiest explanation: In World War Two, the bioreactor was used in the production of antibiotics. The development of fermentation came after the 1940s onwards, till then it was used in the production of potable alcohol.

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