NEETBotany-Microbes in Human Welfare
NEET Botany Microbes in Industrial Products MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Large holes in 'Swiss cheese' are due to production of large amount of CO₂ by bacterium
A
Leuconostoc mesenteroides
B
Propionibacterium sharmanii
C
Thermococcus proteus
D
Staphylococcus thermophilus
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Propionibacterium sharmanii produces CO₂ during fermentation, creating holes in Swiss cheese.
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