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

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYBiotechnology: Principles and Processes2 Marks
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What are recombinant proteins? How do bioreactors help in their production?
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Any protein produced by genetically altered gene in a host.Bioreactors can be thought of as vessels in which raw materials are biologically converted into specific products// A bioreactor provides the optimal conditions for achieving the desired product by providing optimum growth conditions (temperature, pH, substrate, salts, vitamins, oxygen).

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