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Spheroconical fermenters have a minimal surface area.

(a) True

(b) False

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The doubt is from Large Capacity Fermenters topic in section Fermentation System & Management of Fermentation Technology

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The correct choice is (a) True

The best explanation: The spheroconical fermenters have a minimal surface area. The sphere offers many advantages as the sphere is optimal geometry for enclosing the maximum volume within a minimal surface area. Hence, it is cost-effective.

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