Question

Which of the following process proceeds with having a rich fermentation broth and high oxygen concentration?

(a) Submerged fermentation

(b) Surface fermentation

(c) Solid state fermentation

(d) Batch fermentation

The question was asked in an interview for internship.

My question is taken from Commercial Applications in chapter Commercial Applications of Fermentation of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) Submerged fermentation

For explanation I would say: Submerged fermentation proceeds with having a rich fermentation broth and high concentration of oxygen. However, the concentration of broth is very much lower as compared to that of water content and is diluted.