Bioreactors: Stirring Types — NEET Biology
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The most commonly used bioreactors are of stirring type, which
🖼️Related NCERT figure: Diagram showing two types of stirred-tank bioreactors: (a) Simple stirred-tank bioreactor with labeled components including motor, foam braker, flat bladed impeller, culture broth, acid/base for pH control, steam for sterilisation, and sterile air; (b) Sparged stirred-tank bioreactor showing increased surface area for oxygen transfer, gas entrainment, and bubbles that dramatically increase the oxygen transfer area (Figure 9.7 (a) Simple stirred-tank bioreactor; (b) Sparged stirred-tank bioreactor through which sterile air bubbles are sparged)
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Which type of bioreactor is most commonly used?
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