Biotechnology Principles And Processes Question 85

Question: Vitamin $ B_{12} $ is produced directly during the course of fermentation by [AFMC 1986; MP PMT 2002]

Options:

A) Ashbya gossypii

B) Rhizopus stolonifer

C) Saccharomyces cerevisiae

D) Propioni bacteria

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

This Vitamin is now being produced during fermentation by Propioni bacteria (bacteria which synthesize propionic acid) and certain strains of Pseudomonas.