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The yield factor is proportional to the dilution rate?(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.This is a very interesting question from Continuous Culture in section Microbial Growth Kinetics of Bioprocess Engineering

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Correct ANSWER is (a) True

Explanation: This is attributed to the phenomenon of microorganisms utilizing a greater proportion of SUBSTRATE for MAINTENANCE at low dilution rates. Effectively, the YIELD factor decreases at low dilution rates.



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