Which of the following is not a component of downstream processing?
Correct answer: D. Expression
- A. Separation
- B. Purification
- C. Preservation
- D. Expression
Explanation
After the formation of the product in a bioreactor, it undergoes some processes before a finished product to be ready for marketing. Downstream processing includes separation and purification processes. The product obtained is subjected to quality control, testing and kept in suitable preservatives.
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