Biology 5090 · O Level · Biotechnology

Biotechnology — practice question

The diagram illustrates a fermenter used for culturing the fungus Penicillium in order to make penicillin. What is the role of the outer water jacket?

  • Ato add extra nutrients for the Penicillium
  • Bto maintain the fermenter at a constant pH
  • Cto maintain the fermenter at a constant temperature
  • Dto monitor the oxygen concentration in the fermenter

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