Question

Which of the following is not an advantage of PES membrane filters?

(a) Low extractables

(b) Fast flow

(c) High protein binding

(d) High throughput

This question was posed to me in semester exam.

My doubt stems from Media Design and Preparation for Bioprocesses in section Equipping a Fermentation Laboratory, the Design and Preparation of Media for Bioprocesses of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

Right answer is (c) High protein binding

The explanation is: The advantages of PES membrane filter have low extractables, fast flow, low protein binding, fast flow, high throughput. They are used for the sterilization of small or large volumes according to laboratory use.