Stirred-tank bioreactors have been designed for

Options

A. Purification of product
B. Addition of preservatives to the product
C. Availability of oxygen throughout the process
D. Ensuring anaerobic conditions in the culture vessel

Answer

C

Explanation

Stirred tank bioreactor are the most commonly used bioreactors. It consists of a vessel with a vertical rotating shaft with agitator blades. The design of agitator blades is also crucial for proper mixing and oxygen transfer. The stirred tank reactor offer excellent missing and reasonably good mass transfer rates.