Biotechnology Principles And Processes Question 62
Question: For the manufacture of gluconic acid and citric acid, which of the following micro-organism is used [CPMT 1998]
Options:
A) Lactobacillus bulgaricus
B) Acetobacter sp.
C) Aspergillus niger
D) Gluconobacter sp.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Gluconic acid is produced, during glucose oxidation by most Aspergillus sps.
and citric acid is obtained by the fermentation of sugar syrup by Aspergillus niger.
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