Biology A-Level
Batch versus continuous fermentation
What Batch versus continuous fermentation means in Biology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Batch versus continuous fermentation
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In batch fermentation the culture is closed, with nutrients added at the start and product harvested at the end, whereas continuous fermentation adds nutrients and removes product continuously.
Topics that use Batch versus continuous fermentation
- Cloning and biotechnology (OCR A-Level)
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