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Question
Observe the figure and write the answers to the questions asked.
- Write the name of the fungus in the figure above.
- What is the source of these fungi?
- Which organic acid obtained from this organism is used in commercial production?
Answer in Brief
Diagram
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Solution
- The fungus represented in the given figure is Aspergillus niger.
- Sugar molasses, glucose and corn steep liquor is the source of these fungi.
- Organic acids like citric acid and gluconic acid are obtained from this organism and used in commercial production.
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