Question

Advantages and disadvantages of submerged fermentation

Answer 1

dSubmerged fermentation is a method of manufacturing biomolecules in which enzymes and other reactive compounds are submerged in a liquid such as alcohol, oil or a nutrient broth. The process is used for a variety of purposes, mostly in industrial manufacturing.

Answer 2

Hi Students,

● Submerged fermentation -

• It is a process involving the development of microorganisms as a suspension over liquid broth.

# Advantages -

1. Suitable for bacteria that require high moisture content.
2. Higher purity is obtained.
3. Even distribution of yeast & bacteria.
4. Controlling & measuring of parameters is simpler that solid-state fermentation.

# Disadvantages -

1. Expensive due to high cost of required media.
2. Low volumetric productivity.
3. More efflux is generated.
4. Oxygen circulation is not so effective.

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