What is a bioreactor in the context of biotechnology?

What is a bioreactor in the context of biotechnology?
  1. A vessel in which raw materials are biologically converted into specific products, individual enzymes, etc using microbial plant, animal or human cells
  2. A vessel in which raw materials are biologically converted into specific products, individual enzymes, etc using artificial cells
  3. A vessel in which raw materials are biologically converted into specific products, individual enzymes, etc using dead cells
  4. A vessel in which raw materials are biologically converted into specific products, individual enzymes, etc using non-microbial cells

Solution

A bioreactor in the context of biotechnology is defined as a vessel in which raw materials are biologically converted into specific products, individual enzymes, etc using microbial plant, animal or human cells.

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