An Open System in Which the Growth Rate Is Maintained

question 105

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

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

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Definitions:

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