To speed up the growth rate in a chemostat, the ________ should be increased. To increase the cell density as well, the ________ should be increased

a. dilution rate / dilution rate
b. dilution rate / limiting nutrient
c. limiting nutrient / dilution rate
d. limiting nutrient / limiting nutrient


Answer: B

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