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MHT CET 202624 AprilMorning Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
24 April
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Biology
Chapter
Microbes in Human Welfare

MHT CET 2026 · 24 April · Morning Shift · Biology · Microbes in Human Welfare

Dosa, Dhokla and Idli are the fermented preparations of rice and...

Dosa, Dhokla and Idli are the fermented preparations of rice and black Gram with ________ species of bacteria.

Options

  1. ALeuconostoc and Streptococcus
  2. BLactobacillus and Streptococcus
  3. CBacillus and Streptomyces
  4. DPseudomonas and Streptomyces

Correct answer

A. Leuconostoc and Streptococcus

Step-by-step solution

Dosa, Dhokla, and Idli are traditional Indian foods prepared by the fermentation of a mixture of rice and black gram.

The fermentation process is primarily carried out by lactic acid bacteria, specifically Leuconostoc and Streptococcus species.

These bacteria produce lactic acid and carbon dioxide, which gives the batter its characteristic sour taste and makes it puffy.

Answer: Leuconostoc and Streptococcus
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