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Microbes in Human Welfare — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYMicrobes in Human Welfare1 Mark
MCQ
Citric acid is produced by:
  • ✓
    Aspergillus
  • B
    Pseudomonas
  • C
    Clostridium
  • D
    Saccharomyces
✓

Answer

Correct option: A.
Aspergillus
Aspergillus is a genus of fungi. The largest application of Aspergillus niger is as the major source of citric acid. The bacteria is useful for the commercial production of citric acid.

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