Question

Continuous addition of sugar in ‘fed batch’ fermentation is done to

• A. Degrade sewage
• B. Purify enzymes
• C. Obtain antibiotics
• D. Produce methane

Answer 1

The correct option is C Obtain antibiotics

Fed batch fermentation :
In fed batch fermentation, substrates are added into the fermenter incrementally as the fermentation progresses. The culture of the microbe slowly increases in volume.

Application of fed batch fermentation
Antibiotic production is carried out through the fed batch fermentation as these substances are secondary metabolites during the stationary phase of growth.