Botany-Microbes in Household Products

NEET Botany Microbes in Household Products MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

Which of the following statements about the use of microbes in household products is correct?

A

Yeasts are used in the production of alcoholic beverages through fermentation.

B

All microbes used in household products are harmful and cause diseases.

C

Saccharomyces cerevisiae is not suitable for brewing or baking.

D

Microbes have no role in the production of biofertilisers for soil enrichment.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Yeasts, particularly Saccharomyces cerevisiae, are used for fermenting malted cereals and fruit juices to produce alcoholic beverages, as stated in the NCERT context.

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