The common edible frog of Europe is a hybrid between two species, Rana lessonae and Rana ridibunda. The hybrids were first described in 1758 and have a wide distribution, from France across central Europe to Russia. Both male and female hybrids exist, but when they mate among themselves, they are rarely successful in producing offspring. What can you infer from this information?

#Question id: 14187

#Section 5: Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology

Aerobic degradation of an organic compound by a mixed culture of organisms in waste water can be represented by the following reaction

                Determine the yield coefficient YX/NH3.

#Question id: 14189

#Section 5: Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology

Aerobic degradation of an organic compound by a mixed culture of organisms in waste water can be represented by the following reaction

Determine the degree of reductions for bacteria.

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#Question id: 14190

#Section 5: Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology

Aerobic degradation of an organic compound by a mixed culture of organisms in waste water can be represented by the following reaction

Determine RQ for the organisms

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#Question id: 14191

#Section 5: Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology

Consider a 1000-l CSTR in which biomass is being produced with glucose as the substrate. The microbial system follows a Monod relationship withn µ_m = 0.4 h^-1 , K_S = 1.5 g/l (an unusu ally high value), and the yield factor Y_X/S = 0.5 g biomass/g substrate consumed. If normal operation is with a sterile feed containing 10 g/l glucose at a rate of 100 l/h. What is the specific biomass production rate (g/l-h) at steady state?

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#Question id: 14192

#Section 5: Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology

In a two-stage chemostat system, the volumes of the first and second reactors are V₁ = 500 l and V₂ = 300 l, respectively. The first reactor is used for biomass production and the second is for a secondary metabolite formation. The feed flow rate to the first reactor is F = 100 l/h, and the glucose concentration in the feed is S = 5.0 g/l. Use the following constants for the cells.

Determine cell concentration in the effluent of the first stage.

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