Difference between Fermentor and Bioreactor
Difference between Fermentor and Bioreactor are in tabular form below –
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Fermentor |
Bioreactor |
Definition |
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1. | A container or vessel where microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria are grown by using anaerobic conditions, this is known as fermenter. | An apparatus where microorganisms are introduced for the production of antibodies and medicines, this is known as Bioreactor. |
Microorganisms |
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2. | This container uses air containing microorganisms. | In this apparatus, microorganisms are introduced. |
Metabolites |
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3. | In this process, primary metabolites are produced. | In this process, secondary metabolites are produced. |
Allowance |
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4. | In this fermentation, only facilitate fermentation is allowed. | In this Biological reaction, all the types of biochemical reactions are allowed. |
Uses |
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5. | In this fermentation, fermentor uses fungal or bacterial cell populations and uses anaerobic conditions. | In this biological process, bioreactor uses insect or mammalian cell population and uses aerobic or anaerobic conditions. |
Production |
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6. | This fermenter can produce ethanol or lactic acid. | This Bioreactor can produce antibodies, medicine and pharmaceutical liquids. |