Question

Stirred tank bioreactors have been designed for:

• A. Availability of oxygen through the process
• B. Ensuring anearobic condition in the culture vessel
• C. Addition of preservation to the product
• D. Purification of product

Answer 1

The correct option is A Availability of oxygen through the process

Stirred tank bilreactor

$\bullet$ A stirred-tank bioreactor has a cylindrical shape and curved base which facilitates the even mixing of all the contents in the culture.

$\bullet$ The stirrer helps in uniform mixing and distributes oxygen uniformly throughout the bioreactor.

$\bullet$ It can be used for large scale production.

Final answer:
(c) Availability of oxygen through the process.