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Question
Which of the following pair is correctly matched for the product produced by them?
Options
Acetobacter aceti - Antibiotics
Methanobacterium - Lactic acid
Penicilium notatum - Acetic acid
Saccharomyces cerevisiae - Ethanol
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Solution
Saccharomyces cerevisiae - Ethanol
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