Question

In which of the following the microorganisms grow on the surface of the medium?

(a) Submerged fermentation

(b) Surface fermentation

(c) Solid state fermentation

(d) Batch fermentation

The question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.

I would like to ask this question from Commercial Applications topic in chapter Commercial Applications of Fermentation of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) Surface fermentation

For explanation: In surface fermentation, the microorganisms are allowed to grow on the surface of the liquid culture medium. It is also called as the surface culture fermentation. However, it is time-consuming and requires a large space.