The culture in a bioreactor holds 500 g of a protein…
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The culture in a bioreactor holds g of a protein. Three steps of downstream processing keep per cent (separation), per cent (purification) and per cent (formulation) of the product.
- How many grams are left after the purification?
- How many grams of the finished product are there?
- What is the overall yield, as a per cent?
Need a reminder? The key ideaShow
Downstream processing is separation, purification, formulation with preservatives and quality control. A drug also goes through clinical trials. The overall yield is the product of the yields of the steps.
The worked solution
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Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Given. g. Shares , and .
Plan. Multiply the amount by each share in turn.
Step 1. After separation: g.
Step 2. (a) After purification: g.
Step 3. (b) After formulation: g.
Step 4. (c) per cent.
Answer: g; g; per cent.
Check. , the same as the overall yield.
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