Question

Bioreactors can be used to culture:

• A. Only anaerobic bacteria.
• B. Only aerobic bacteria.
• C. Both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
• D. Neither aerobic nor anaerobic.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.

Bioreactors can be used to culture both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. A bioreactor can be customised to suit the type of bacteria that is being cultured. For example, to grow aerobic bacteria an oxygenator is added. Hence bioreactors are very versatile.