Wash out (as defined by D = μmax) of a continuous stirred tank fermenter is characterized by (X = biomass, S = substrate concentration in bioreactor, S0 = substrate concentration in feed, P = product concentration in bioreactor).
A. X = 0, S = 0, P = 0
B. X = 0, S = S0, P = 0
C. X = 0, S < 0, P = 0
D. X < 0, S < 0, P < 0
Answer: Option B
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