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 beverages like beer and wine through fermentation.
B
All microbes are harmful and should be avoided in household products.
C
Fermentation processes do not produce any useful products for humans.
D
The same yeast used for baking is also used for making vinegar from fruits.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Yeasts, specifically Saccharomyces cerevisiae, are utilized in the fermentation process to produce alcoholic beverages like beer and wine, as mentioned in the context. Other statements misrepresent the role of microbes.
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