NEET2026ZoologyMicrobes in Human WelfareActual

What is the reason behind production of large holes in 'Swiss Cheese' ?

Options

AThe production of large amount of CO ₂ by Propionibacterium sharmanii
BThe production of large amount of CO ₂ by Clostridium butylicum
CThe production of large amount of CO ₂ and H ₂ by lactic acid bacteria called Lactobacillus
DThe production of large amount of CO ₂ and H ₂ by Trichoderma polysporum

Correct answer

A. The production of large amount of CO ₂ by Propionibacterium sharmanii

Step-by-step solution

The large holes in 'Swiss cheese' are due to the production of a large amount of CO ₂ by a bacterium named Propionibacterium sharmanii. Answer: The production of large amount of CO ₂ by Propionibacterium sharmanii

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