NEETBotany-Microbes in Human Welfare

NEET Botany Microbes in Industrial Products MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Large holes in 'Swiss cheese' are due to production of large amount of CO₂ by bacterium

A

Leuconostoc mesenteroides

B

Propionibacterium sharmanii

C

Thermococcus proteus

D

Staphylococcus thermophilus

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Propionibacterium sharmanii produces CO₂ during fermentation, creating holes in Swiss cheese.

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