Question

Which of the following component is present in the higher amount in the medium for amylase production by submerged fermentation?

(a) KCl

(b) Corn starch

(c) CaCl2

(d) Corn steep liquor

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The doubt is from Practical Benefits topic in portion Practical Benefits of Fermentation of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

Right option is (d) Corn steep liquor

Explanation: Corn steep liquor is present in the higher amount with 36 g/L in the medium for the production of amylase by submerged culture fermentation. KCl is present in less amount with 0.2 g/L, corn starch is 24 g/L, and CaCl2 being 1 g/L.