Botany-Microbes in Household Products
NEET Botany Microbes in Household Products MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 12
Which microbe is primarily used for brewing alcoholic beverages like beer and wine?
A
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
B
Rhizobium
C
Azospirillum
D
Lactobacillus
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, commonly known as brewer’s yeast, is used for fermenting malted cereals and fruit juices to produce ethanol, which is the basis of alcoholic beverages like beer and wine.
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