Multiple choice

In a culture, it is desirable to have all the microorganisms in a physiological steady state. Which of the following cultures should be used to get the desired outcome?

  1. Batch culture

  2. Synchronous culture

  3. Continuous culture

  4. Pure culture
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Microorganisms can be grown in a physiological steady state under constant environmental conditions in a continuous culture. In the steady state, growth occurs at a constant specific growth rate and all culture parameters remain constant.

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