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Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about immobilized plant cell cultures?
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- It is possible to use high cell densities
- Cells remain active for long periods
- Cell products or inhibitors can be removed easily
- It provides low shear resistance to cells
Correct Option: B
The efficiency of the production process depends on the rate of release of products rather than actual rate of biosynthesis. The immobilization process reduces biosynthetic capacity. The process does not allow easy removal of cell products or inhibitors as release of products/ by-products from cell into medium is hindered.
