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Name the most commonly used bioreactor in biotechnology labs. Mention the most essential components this bioreactor must have so as to provide the optimum conditions to the culture medium, resulting in production of large volume of desired product.

The most commonly used bioreactor in biotechnology labs is the stirring type bioreactor.

The most essential components of this bioreactor are:


1. Agitator system


2. Oxygen delivery system


3. Foam control system


4. Temperature control system


5. pH control system


All these components work together to provide the optimum conditions to the culture medium, resulting in production of large volume of desired product.


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