Botany-Microbes in Household Products
NEET Botany Microbes in Household Products MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12
Which yeast is commonly used for the production of alcoholic beverages such as wine and beer?
A
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
B
Candida albicans
C
Aspergillus niger
D
Bacillus subtilis
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as brewer's yeast, is specifically mentioned as being used for fermenting malted cereals and fruit juices to produce ethanol, which is essential for making beverages like wine and beer.
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