NEET Biology question

Which of the following should be chosen for the best yield if one were to produce a recombinant protein in large amounts?

(A)Laboratory flask of largest capacity
(B)A stirred-tank bioreactor without in-lets and out-lets
(C)A continuous culture systemCorrect
(D)Any of the above

Answer: (C)

Solution

Industrial-scale production of a recombinant protein requires maintaining cells for long durations in an optimal physiological (log/exponential growth) state with a continuous supply of nutrients and continuous removal of spent medium/product, which is exactly what a continuous culture system provides — this sustains

See the full step-by-step solution

Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.

Create a free account

Question ID VK-125298