Botany-Microbes in Household Products
NEET Botany Microbes in Household Products MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following statements about the role of microbes in household products is correct?
A
Yeasts are primarily used to produce alcoholic beverages through fermentation.
B
All microbes found in household products are harmful to human health.
C
Microbes have no role in the production of food products such as curd.
D
Bacteria are the only type of microbes used in household products.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Yeasts, particularly Saccharomyces cerevisiae, are used in the fermentation of malted cereals and fruit juices to produce alcoholic beverages, as mentioned in the NCERT context.
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