Preferred Term:
bioreactors
Definition:
Tools or devices for generating products using the synthetic or chemical conversion capacity of a biological system. They can be classical fermentors, cell culture perfusion systems, or enzyme bioreactors. For production of proteins or enzymes, recombinant microorganisms such as bacteria, mammalian cells, or insect or plant cells are usually chosen.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
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Entry Terms:
- biochemical reactors
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/8384
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