Oxygen transfer rate is increased with an increase in the stirrer spee – McqOptions

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1.	Oxygen transfer rate is increased with an increase in the stirrer speed in aerated bioreactor because
A.	it decrease the bubble size
B.	it decreases the size of the boundary layer surrounding a bubble
C.	it increases the rate of movement of oxygen molecules through the bulk liquid
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

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