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A simple stirred tank bioreactor has all of the following properties, except
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Options:
  • A It is usually cylindrical or with a curved base to facilitate the mixing of the reactor contents
  • B The stirrer facilitates even mixing and oxygen availability throughout the bioreactor
  • C Foam control system is present
  • D Sterile air bubbles are sparged into the simple stirred tank bioreactor
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The correct answer is: Sterile air bubbles are sparged into the simple stirred tank bioreactor
Sterile air bubbles are sparged and mixed in sparged stirred-tank bioreactor, which increases the surface area for oxygen transfer. Sparger is not found in the simple stirred tank bioreactor.

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