Secondary metabolites like alkaloids and steroids are often commercially produced using:
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Correct answer: Cell suspension culture in bioreactors
Cell suspension cultures allow for large-scale, controlled production of specific bioactive compounds. Bioreactors provide the aeration and agitation necessary for mass cell proliferation and high metabolic yield.
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