Cell density in a chemostat is controlled by

A) the concentration of the limiting nutrient.
B) the dilution factor.
C) the size of the initial inoculum.
D) the concentration of the limiting nutrient, the dilution factor, and the size of the initial inoculum.


Answer: A

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