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Question
Indian curd is prepared by inoculating milk with ______.
Options
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacillus bulgaricus
Penicillium roquefortii
Penicillium camembertii
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Solution
Indian curd is prepared by inoculating milk with Lactobacillus acidophilus.
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