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What is the reason for shearing of the cell when it is put in a high pressure homogenization

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The suspension liquid

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The small orifice

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High pressure

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A combination of high pressure and small orifice

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Solution

The correct option is D A combination of high pressure and small orifice
High pressure homogenization involves pushing the cells through a small orifice under high pressure. The high pressure on the cells that is moving out through a smalll orifice creates a shearing effect that can break the cell wall.

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