NEETZoologyMicrobes in Human Welfare
Which of the following is correctly matched for the product produced by them?
Options
- AAcetobacter aceti : Antibiotics
- BMethanobacterium : Lactic acid
- CPenicillium notatum : Acetic acid
- DSaccharomyces cerevisiae : Ethanol
Correct answer
D. Saccharomyces cerevisiae : Ethanol
Step-by-step solution
For this purpose the same yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae used for bread-making and commonly called brewer’s yeast, is used for fermenting malted cereals and fruit juices, to produce ethanol.