Combined Science GCSE
Large-scale production using microorganisms
What Large-scale production using microorganisms means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The genetically engineered bacteria are grown on a large scale in a fermenter under controlled conditions, multiplying by binary fission.
Topics that use Large-scale production using microorganisms
- Genetic engineering (AQA GCSE)
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