Prelims 2024 · Science and Technology · Question 99
"Membrane Bioreactors" are often discussed in the context of:
Answer
Wastewater treatment technologies
- (a) Assisted reproductive technologies: Membrane bioreactors are not a standard term in ART; these technologies mainly involve IVF, ICSI, embryo culture, etc. Verdict: Incorrect.
- (b) Drug delivery nanotechnologies: Drug delivery uses nanoparticles, liposomes, micelles, and similar carriers; membrane bioreactors are not commonly discussed in this context. Verdict: Incorrect.
- (c) Vaccine production technologies: Bioreactors are used in biotech production, but membrane bioreactors are specifically most associated with membrane-based separation coupled with biological treatment, not as the standard term for vaccine production. Verdict: Incorrect.
- (d) Wastewater treatment technologies: Membrane bioreactors combine biological treatment with membrane filtration and are widely used in sewage and industrial wastewater treatment. Verdict: Correct.