NEETZoologyBiotechnology - Principles and Processes
What is required for large scale production in biotechnology?
Options
- ALarge volume cultures in the laboratory
- BSmall volume cultures in the laboratory
- CBioreactors
- DRestriction endonucleases, DNA ligase, and plasmid vectors
Correct answer
C. Bioreactors
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 vessels in which raw materials are biologically converted into specific products, 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).