Tutorial 2

1. Identify the different feeding regimes in fed- batch process

2. List the advantages and disadvantages of the above mentioned feeding strategies
3. Give TWO examples of fed-batch culture application

4. Answer the following questions in fed-batch culture:

What are the compound(s) should be fed?
How they should be added?
When they should be added?
Concentration?

5. What is a continuous fermentation?

6. Explain what is chemostat and turbidostat bioreactors.

7. List the advantages of batch culture over continuous culture