Stirred-tank bioreactors have advantages over shake flasks because they

Options

A. a) provide high temperature and pH
B. b) provide better aeration and mixing properties
C. c) do not allow the entry of `CO_(2)`
D. d) are easy to operate

Answer

B

Explanation

Stirred-tank bioreactor is used for processing large volumes of culture. It is a cylindrical tank with a curved base to facilitate the mixing of the reactor contents. The stirrer facilitates even mixing and oxygen availability throughout the bioreactor.