To produce in large quantities, the development of bioreactors, where large volumes _____ of culture can be processed, is required.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → 100-1000 litres
A recombinant protein made in small culture flasks comes only in small amounts. For large-scale production the cells are grown in a bioreactor. It is a large vessel that gives the cells the best conditions of temperature, pH, substrate, salts, vitamins and oxygen. The stirred-tank bioreactor is the type most often used.
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