Question

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a continuous culture system that provides nutrients and removes waste to stabilize the growth rate and cell number of cultures is a(n)

Explanation:

Identify the key characteristics of the system

A continuous culture system that maintains a constant growth rate and cell density by continuously adding fresh nutrients and removing spent medium and metabolic waste.

Match with microbiological terminology

The standard bioreactor or device used to perform this continuous culture operation is called a chemostat.

Answer:

A continuous culture system that provides nutrients and removes waste to stabilize the growth rate and cell number of cultures is a(n) <blank>chemostat</blank>