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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