What is the source of butyric acid?

Options

AAspergillus niger
BAcetobacter aceti
CClostridium butylicum
DLactobacillus

Correct answer

C. Clostridium butylicum

Step-by-step solution

Microbes are also used for commercial and industrial production of certain chemicals like organic acids, alcohols and enzymes. Examples of acid producers are Aspergillus niger (a fungus) of citric acid, Acetobacter aceti (a bacterium) of acetic acid; Clostridium butylicum (a bacterium) of butyric acid and Lactobacillus (a bacterium) of lactic acid.

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