Question

What is the difference between batch and fed batch fermentation?

Answer 1

Hey there,

What is fermentation?

The process in which certain enzymes are involved to convert carbohydrate into alcohol or organic compounds.

Batch fermentation -

1) They have closed type cultivation system.
2) Here the volume always remains constant.
3) This results in the cessation of cell multiplication.

Fed-Batch fermentation -

1) They have semi-closed type cultivation system.
2) Here the volume increases.
3) This results in rapidly increase in the biomass.

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