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Which of the following involves encapsulation of cells?

(a) Immobilization

(b) Enzyme reaction

(c) Biofilm development

(d) Pasteurization

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Origin of the question is Microalgal Culture in section Biotechnological Approaches of Microalgal Culture of Environmental Biotechnology

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Correct option is (a) Immobilization

The explanation is: Immobilization refers to encapsulation of cells in some culture by a few polymers like sodium alginate, whereas, Enzyme reaction is usually divided into exo enzyme and endo enzyme reaction, Biofilm development is used to degrade easily degradable pollutant but pasteurization is a procedure of sterilization followed in various dairy industry.

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