Which of the given statements (i-iv) are correct about bioreactor?
(i) Bioreactor provides the optimal conditions for obtaining the desired product.
(ii) Raw materials are biological which are converted into specific products.
(iii) Stirred-tank reactor is horizontal in shape.
(iv) Large volume of culture cannot be processed.
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A stirred - tank reactor is usually cylindrical with a curved base to facilitate the mixing of the reactor contents. Small volume cultures cannot yield appreciable quantities of products. To produce in large quantities, the
development of bioreactors was required, where large volumes (100-1000 litres) of culture can be processed.
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