Bioprocess
Bioprocess
Bioprocess (pronunciation: /ˈbaɪoʊˌproʊsɛs/) is a technique that uses complete living cells or their components (e.g., bacteria, enzymes, chloroplasts) to obtain desired products.
Etymology
The term "Bioprocess" is derived from the combination of two words: "Bio" which is a prefix derived from the Greek word "bios" meaning "life", and "process" which is derived from the Latin word "processus" meaning "advancement or progression".
Definition
Bioprocess can be defined as a process that uses living cells or their components to produce desired products. This process is commonly used in industries like food, feed, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and water treatment industries.
Related Terms
- Bioprocessing: The use of living cells or their components to produce desired products.
- Bioreactor: A device or system that supports a biologically active environment.
- Fermentation: A metabolic process that produces chemical changes in organic substrates through the action of enzymes.
- Cell Culture: The process by which cells are grown under controlled conditions.
- Bioengineering: The application of principles of biology and the tools of engineering to create usable, tangible, economically viable products.
Applications
Bioprocess technology has been extensively used in the field of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food processing, waste management and bioenergy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bioprocess
- Wikipedia's article - Bioprocess
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