Biotechnology: Principles and Processes — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

→ After completion of the biosynthetic stage, the product has to be subjected through a series of processes before it is ready for marketing as a finished product.
→ The processes include separation and purification, which are collectively referred to as downstream processing.
→ The product has to be formulated with suitable preservatives.
→ Such formulation has to undergo through clinical trials as in case of drugs.
→ Strict quality control testing for each product is also required.
→ The downstream processing and quality control testing vary from product to product.