Consider the following statements regarding the immobilization of plant cells:

A. Cells can be entrapped in membranes or stainless-steel screens.

B. Immobilization ensures that the cellular physiology remains exactly the same as in suspension cultures.

C. This technique is advantageous for biochemical production. 

D. Liquid medium is continuously run through the column to provide aeration and nutrients.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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In a turbidostat, the culture is maintained at:

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The main feature of a chemostat is:

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Which type of open culture is ideal for studying the effect of an individual nutrient on cell growth and metabolism?

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In a turbidostat, fresh medium is added:

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Assertion (A): In a closed continuous culture system, the total cell biomass continues to increase over time. 

Reason (R): In this system, cells are separated from the removed spent medium and recycled back into the culture vessel

Choose the correct option from the following:

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Assertion (A): Open continuous cultures are capable of maintaining cells in a steady state of submaximal growth indefinitely.

Reason (R): In open continuous cultures, only the spent medium is removed while the cells are retained within the bioreactor.

Choose the correct option from the following: