Biology 5090 · O Level · Biotechnology

Biotechnology — practice question

A fermenter is used to produce penicillin. Why is it necessary to keep stirring continuously during fermentation?

  • Ato keep the $\textit{Penicillium}$ in contact with fresh oxygen and nutrients
  • Bto move the $\textit{Penicillium}$ to the bottom of the fermenter
  • Cto move the $\textit{Penicillium}$ to the top of the fermenter
  • Dto stop the $\textit{Penicillium}$ reacting with the wall of the fermenter

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