Question

SSF occurs in the presence of the liquid medium.

(a) True

(b) False

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Question is from Commercial Applications in portion Commercial Applications of Fermentation of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) False

To elaborate: Solid state fermentation occurs in the absence of the liquid medium by employing an inert or natural substrate as solid support. The microorganisms are chosen such that it requires less water for growth such as filamentous fungi.