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Question
Alcoholic fermentation is brought about by ______.
Options
Lactobacillus
Saccharomyces
Trichoderma
Streptomyces
Solution
Alcoholic fermentation is brought about by Saccharomyces.
Explanation:
Alcoholic fermentation is mainly brought about by the Saccharomyces species.
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