Question

In which of the following the microorganisms grow inside the medium?

(a) Submerged fermentation

(b) Surface fermentation

(c) Solid state fermentation

(d) Batch fermentation

The question was asked in final exam.

I'd like to ask this question from Commercial Applications topic in portion Commercial Applications of Fermentation of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) Submerged fermentation

To explain I would say: In submerged fermentation, the microorganism grows inside the liquid medium. The nutrients or enzymes or reactive compounds which are required for the growth of microorganisms are added to the medium.