Which of the following statements are correct with respect to a bioreactor? I. It can process small volume of culture. II. It provides optimum temperature, pH, salt, vitamins and oxygen. III. Sparged stirred-tank bioreactor is a stirred type reactor in which air is bubbled. Choose the correct option.

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Which of the following statements are correct with respect to a bioreactor? I. It can process small volume of culture. II. It provides optimum temperature, pH, salt, vitamins and oxygen. III. Sparged stirred-tank bioreactor is a stirred type reactor in which air is bubbled. Choose the correct option. (A) I and II (B) I and III (C) II and III (D) I, II and II

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Large volumes (100-1000 L) of culture can be processed in bioreactors. A bioreactor provides the optimal conditions for obtaining the desired product. In the sparged stirred-tank bioreactor, sterile air bubbles are sparged. This increases the surface area for oxygen transfer.

I and II

I and III

II and III

I, II and II

Large volumes (100−1000L) of culture can be processed in bioreactors. A bioreactor provides the optimal conditions for obtaining the desired product. In the sparged stirred-tank bioreactor, sterile air bubbles are sparged. This increases the surface area for oxygen transfer.

Large volumes $(100 - 1000 L)$ of culture can be processed in bioreactors. A bioreactor provides the optimal conditions for obtaining the desired product. In the sparged stirred-tank bioreactor, sterile air bubbles are sparged. This increases the surface area for oxygen transfer.