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Which of the following microorganisms is employed for the commercial production of acetic acid?

Options

  1. AAspergillus niger
  2. BClostridium butylicum
  3. CLactobacillus
  4. DAcetobacter aceti

Correct answer

D. Acetobacter aceti

Step-by-step solution

Acetobacter aceti is a bacterium used for the commercial production of acetic acid. Aspergillus niger is a fungus that produces citric acid. Clostridium butylicum is a bacterium that produces butyric acid. Lactobacillus is a bacterium that produces lactic acid. Answer: Acetobacter aceti

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