Biology 5090 · O Level · Biotechnology

Biotechnology — practice question

What are the optimum conditions in a fermenter for the large-scale production of penicillin?

  • Aaerobic conditions ✓, anaerobic conditions ✗, carbohydrates and amino acids ✓, fats and proteins ✗, Penicillium ✓, yeast ✗
  • Baerobic conditions ✓, anaerobic conditions ✗, carbohydrates and amino acids ✗, fats and proteins ✓, Penicillium ✗, yeast ✓
  • Caerobic conditions ✗, anaerobic conditions ✓, carbohydrates and amino acids ✓, fats and proteins ✗, Penicillium ✓, yeast ✗
  • Daerobic conditions ✗, anaerobic conditions ✓, carbohydrates and amino acids ✗, fats and proteins ✓, Penicillium ✗, yeast ✓

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