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.