Question

Which of the following is a characteristic for airlift bioreactors?

(a) More efficient than bubble column reactors

(b) Less efficient than bubble column reactors

(c) Equally efficient as bubble column reactors

(d) Not at all efficient

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Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) More efficient than bubble column reactors

The explanation: Airlift bioreactors are more efficient than bubble columns. This is particularly true for denser suspension of microorganisms. The mixing of the contents is better than the bubble column than any other bioreactor.