Biochemical Engineering - Fermentation Kinetics

Exercise : Fermentation Kinetics - Section 1
31.
Which of the following is correct for the prediction of time requirement in a batch fermenter?
Carrying out experiments
Mathematical modelling of the fermentation process
Both (a) and (b)
It is impossible to predict the time required for fermentation
Answer: Option
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32.
In an airlift bioreactor, the spent gases released from the liquid are called
downcomer
disengagement zone
air riser
flotsam
Answer: Option
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33.
The contents in jet loop reactor are mixed through
compressed air
a mechanical agitator
external pumping
any of these
Answer: Option
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34.
The specific growth rate (μ) is defined as
the concentration of biomass in the reactor
rate of increase of total biomass in a reactor
the rate of individual cells division or increase in their biomass
the rate of cell death
Answer: Option
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35.
The number of baffles in a standard stirred tank bioreactor is
8
6
4
2
Answer: Option
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