Biotechnology Principles And Processes Question 91
Question: Lactic acid is produced by
Options:
A) Lactobacillus bulgaricus
B) Streptococcus lactis
C) Rhizopus oryzae
D) All the above
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Lactic acid is produced from microbial fermentation of lactose (milk sugar).
Fermenting agents are bacteria, e.g., streptococcus lactis and Lactobacillus and fungi, e.g., Rhizopus.