Penicillin is made employing _______________ fermentation process?
Correct answer: B. Aerobic batch
- A. Continuous
- B. Aerobic batch
- C. Anaerobic batch
- D. None of these
Explanation
Penicillin is produced by aerobic submerged fermentation in batch vessels, because the microorganism requires oxygen and the process is operated with controlled nutrient feeding rather than continuously. Anaerobic fermentation is therefore unsuitable.
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