Botany-Microbes in Household Products
NEET Botany Microbes in Household Products MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12
Imagine a diagram depicting the fermentation process used for producing alcoholic beverages. If the diagram labels 'A' as the yeast used in the process, what is the scientific name of this yeast?
A
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
B
Candida albicans
C
Aspergillus niger
D
Rhizopus stolonifer
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context states that Saccharomyces cerevisiae, commonly known as brewer's yeast, is used in the fermentation of beverages to produce ethanol.
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