MCQ
Stirred-tank bioreactors have advantages over shake flasks because they
  • A
    Provide high temperature and $pH$
  • Provide better aeration and mixing properties
  • C
    Do not allow the entry of $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$
  • D
    Are easy to operate

Answer

Correct option: B.
Provide better aeration and mixing properties
b
A stirred-tank bioreactor is more advantageous, than shake flasks. It has an agitator system to mix the contents properly, an oxygen delivery system to make availability of oxygen, a foam control system, a temperature control system, a $p H$ control system and a sampling port to withdraw the small volumes of the culture periodically

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