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Which of the following class consists of microorganisms which are causing disease in man and are hazardous to workers?

(a) EFB Class 3

(b) EFB Class 1

(c) EFB Class 2

(d) EFB Class 4

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

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Right choice is (c) EFB Class 2

Easy explanation: Microorganisms that may cause disease in man and are, therefore, hazardous to laboratory workers. They do not spread in the environment. Prophylactics are used for the treatment. They are called low-risk microorganisms.

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