Yeast cells can be immobilized in _________.

Silica gel

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Calcium alginate

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Porcelain column

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is A Calcium alginate
The calcium salt of alginic acid forms calcium alginate. The gel-like consistency of calcium alginate helps in the immobilization of yeast. This immobilized yeast can be used for alcohol production by fermentation.
Thus the correct answer is option B.

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