Question

Name the most commonly used bioreactor in biotechnology labs. Mention the most essential components this bioreactor must have so as to provide the optimum conditions to the culture medium, resulting in production of large volume of desired product.

Answer 1

The most commonly used bioreactors are of stirring type.

A bioreactor should has the following components -

1. Agitator system,

2. Oxygen delivery system,

3. Foam control system,

4. Temperature

5. pH control system,

6. Sampling ports.