Fermenters Flashcards
1
Q
What is air’s use in the fermenter?
A
Supply’s oxygen
2
Q
What is glucose use in the fermenter?
A
Energy source.
3
Q
How do we make sure the fermenter is not contaminated with unwanted micro-organisms?
A
Aseptic techniques
4
Q
Why do you need a cooling system?
A
Prevents fermenter from over heating which would kill micro-organisms.
Keeps optimum temp for growth of micro-organisms.
5
Q
What conditions are carefully controlled inside fermenters?
A
Temperature, ingredients and oxygen supply.
6
Q
Why do they sterilise equipment?
A
Keeps unwanted micro-organism out
