A chemostat is continuous culture system that is designed to promote and prolong exponential growth and prevent bacteria from entering stationary phase. How might this work?
a. Chemostats include detoxifying agents that inactivate growth-inhibiting toxins that develop during continued microbial growth.
b. Chemostats provide a continued source of fresh nutrients and remove wastes and dead bacterial cells.
c. Chemostats promote the formation of endospores, which enable the long-term survival of the bacteria.
d. Chemostats include growth-promoting agents that prolong microbial growth.
Answer: b. Chemostats provide a continued source of fresh nutrients and remove wastes and dead bacterial cells.
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