The Disadvantage of Batch Fermentations, as Opposed to Continuous Feed

question 46

Multiple Choice

The disadvantage of batch fermentations, as opposed to continuous feed systems, is that _______.

• A) the end product is not as pure as the product made by the continuous feed process
• B) new substrate must be added to the fermentor continuously for the fermentation to continue
• C) it is small scale production of a product
• D) there is a limit to the amount of product formed since all materials are added to the fermentor at the beginning

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