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Continuous addition of sugars in a 'fed-batch' fermentation is done to

A
Degrade sewage
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Produce methane
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C
Degrade antibiotics
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D
Purify enzymes
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Solution

The correct option is C Purify enzymes
Fed-batch culture is an operational technique where one or more nutrients (substrates) are fed (supplied) to the bioreactor during cultivation and in which the product(s) remain in the bioreactor until the end of the run. Continuous addition of sugars in 'fed-batch' fermentation is done to purify the enzymes. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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