Downstream Processing

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Statement 1: Sterilization of media is a downstream process?

Statement 2: Product recovery is a downstream process?

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

Only statement 2 is correct

Only statement 2 is incorrect

Only 1 statement is incorrect.

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In the field of biotechnology, how are downstreaming and upstreaming processes differentiated based on their respective roles in product purification and formulation?

Downstreaming processes focus on product purification and separation, while upstreaming processes involve the formulation of products with appropriate preservatives.

Downstreaming processes primarily involve the formulation of products with suitable preservatives, while upstreaming processes focus on product purification and separation.

Downstreaming processes encompass both product purification and formulation with preservatives, while upstreaming processes solely involve the formulation of products.

Downstreaming processes encompass both product purification and formulation with preservatives, while upstreaming processes solely focus on product separation.

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Downstream Processing

After completion of the biosynthetic stage, the product has to be subjected through a series of processes before it is ready for marketing as a finished product.
The processes include separation and purification, which are collectively referred to as downstream processing.
The product has to be formulated with suitable preservatives.
Such formulation has to undergo thorough clinical trials as in case of drugs.
Strict quality control testing for each product is also required.
The downstream processing and quality control testing vary from product to product.