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Biology · May / June 2019 · Paper 12 · Question 26

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Which are the best conditions in a fermenter for the large-scale production of penicillin?

  1. Aaerobic conditions ✓, anaerobic conditions ✗, carbohydrates and amino acids ✓, fats and proteins ✗, Penicillium ✓, yeast ✗
  2. Baerobic conditions ✓, anaerobic conditions ✗, carbohydrates and amino acids ✗, fats and proteins ✓, Penicillium ✗, yeast ✓
  3. Caerobic conditions ✗, anaerobic conditions ✓, carbohydrates and amino acids ✓, fats and proteins ✗, Penicillium ✓, yeast ✗
  4. Daerobic conditions ✗, anaerobic conditions ✓, carbohydrates and amino acids ✗, fats and proteins ✓, Penicillium ✗, yeast ✓

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Correct answer: A. aerobic conditions ✓, anaerobic conditions ✗, carbohydrates and amino acids ✓, fats and proteins ✗, Penicillium ✓, yeast ✗

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