NEETZoologyBiotechnology - Principles and Processes
What is a bioreactor in the context of biotechnology?
Options
- AA vessel in which raw materials are biologically converted into specific products, individual enzymes, etc usi
- BA vessel in which raw materials are biologically converted into specific products, individual enzymes, etc usi
- CA vessel in which raw materials are biologically converted into specific products, individual enzymes, etc usi
- DA vessel in which raw materials are biologically converted into specific products, individual enzymes, etc usi
Correct answer
A. A vessel in which raw materials are biologically converted into specific products, individual enzymes, etc usi
Step-by-step solution
To produce in large quantities, the development of bioreactors, where large volumes (100-1000 litres) of culture can be processed, was required. Thus, bioreactors can be thought of as ves sels in which raw materials are biologically converted into specific prod ucts, individual enzymes, etc., using microbial plant, animal or human cells . A bioreactor provides the optimal conditions for achieving the desired product by providing optimum growth conditions (temperature, pH, substrate, salts, vitamins, oxygen).