Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In a bioreactor, small volumes of cultures are developed where useful bio products are produced.
Statement II: In downstream processing, products formulated with preservatives are ready for marketing without quality testing.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• C. Statement I is true, but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is false, but Statement II is true

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

While bioreactors do produce useful bio-products in culture, downstream processing involves quality testing before products are marketed.

Answer 2

• Statement I is true. In bioreactors, cultures are typically grown in controlled environments, and these can vary in size. However, bioreactors generally allow for larger volumes of cultures, not small ones, but the statement is somewhat correct when considering laboratory-scale bioreactors or specific applications.
• Statement II is false. In downstream processing, quality testing is a critical part of the process before products are released for marketing. Products are not formulated and marketed without being properly tested for quality, safety, and compliance. Hence, this statement is incorrect.

Therefore, the correct response is (C).