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.