Question

The steps employed for the recovery of products after downstream processing are mentioned below. Arrange them in correct sequential order.

(i ) Disruption of microbial cells

(ii) Centrifugation

(iii) Sedimentation

(iv) Filtration

(v) Both conditioning technique (vi) Cell harvesting

• A. (i),(ii),(iii),(iv),(v),(vi)
• B. (ii),(vi),(iv),(iii),(i),(v)
• C. (iii),(ii),(iv),(i),(v),(vi)
• D. (iv),(v),(iii),(ii),(vi),(i)

Answer 1

Answer:

A. (i),(ii),(iii),(iv),(v),(vi)

Downstream processing

• Downstream processing refers to the series of steps used to purify and concentrate biologically produced molecules, such as proteins, antibodies, and vaccines, after fermentation or cell culture.