Which of the following microbes is NOT involved in the preparation of household products? Aspergillus niger Lactobacillus Trichoderma polysporum Saccharomyces cerevisiae Propionibacterium sharmanii Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A and C only Explanation: Aspergillus niger: Not a household product. Used in citric acid production (used in foods). Lactobacillus: used in curd/yogurt preparation. Trichoderma polysporum: NOT used in household products; it’s a fungicide/biocontrol agent. Saccharomyces cerevisiae: baker’s yeast, used in making bread and alcohol. Propionibacterium shermanii: used in cheese production, contributes to the holes in Swiss cheese.

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Which of the following microbes is NOT involved in the preparation of household products? A. Aspergillus niger B. Lactobacillus C. Trichoderma polysporum D. Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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Which of the following microbes is NOT involved in the preparation of household products?

Aspergillus niger
Lactobacillus
Trichoderma polysporum
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Propionibacterium sharmanii

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options

A and B only
A and C only
C and D only
C and E only

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Solution

A and C only

Explanation:

Aspergillus niger: Not a household product. Used in citric acid production (used in foods).
Lactobacillus: used in curd/yogurt preparation.
Trichoderma polysporum: NOT used in household products; it’s a fungicide/biocontrol agent.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae: baker’s yeast, used in making bread and alcohol.
Propionibacterium shermanii: used in cheese production, contributes to the holes in Swiss cheese.