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Name the organism that causes large holes in ‘Swiss cheese’. - Biology (Theory)

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Name the organism that causes large holes in ‘Swiss cheese’.

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The organism that causes large holes in ‘Swiss cheese’ is the bacterium Propionibacterium shermanii. It produces a large amount of CO2 gas during metabolism, creating the characteristic holes in the cheese.

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Chapter 12: Microbes in Human Welfare - Test Your Progress [Page 502]

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Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 12 Microbes in Human Welfare
Test Your Progress | Q 8. | Page 502
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