An Open System in Which the Growth Rate Is Maintained

question 15

Multiple Choice

An open system in which the growth rate is maintained by adding a nutrient (present in limiting quantities) at the same rate that medium containing microorganisms is removed is called

• A) manostat.
• B) chemostat.
• C) turbidostat.
• D) culturostat.

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