Stirred-tank bioreactors have been designed for –
- Purification of the product
- Availability of oxygen throughout the process
- Ensuring anaerobic conditions in the culture vessel
- Addition of preservatives to the product
Answer
(2) Availability of oxygen throughout the process
Solution
As per NCERT, the stirred-tank reactor is usually cylindrical or has a curved base to facilitate mixing of the reactor contents. The stirrer facilitates even mixing and oxygen availability throughout the bioreactor.
Purification and addition of preservatives are parts of downstream processing.
Answer: (2)