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Choose the correct completion of the following statement. A fermenter sterilization in situ is less efficient than continuous heat sterilization because

A. It uses higher temperature for longer time

B. It uses longer heating time during which heat is lost

C. It uses larger volume and hence takes longer to cool the medium

D. It uses steam as the heating source

Answer: Option B


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During cultivation of microorganisms in a fermenter, various parameters are controlled by appropriate sensor (probe). Match each probe in Group I with the appropriate response mechanism in Group II.

Group I (Probe) Group II (Response)
P. Thermistor 1. Activation of acid/alkali pump
Q. Oxygen electrode 2. Activation of vegetable oil pump
R. Metal rod 3. Activation of hot/cold water pump
S. pH electrode 4. Increase/decrease in stirrer motor speed

A. P-2, Q-3, R-1, S-4

B. P-1, Q-2, R-4, S-3

C. P-3, Q-2, R-4, S-1

D. P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1