NEET2009ZoologyMicrobes in Human WelfareActual
Which of the following plant species you would select for the production of bioethanol?
Options
- ABrassica
- BZea mays
- CPongamia
- DJatropha
Correct answer
B. Zea mays
Step-by-step solution
Biodiesel oil as well as bioethanol fuel, are two new and clean fuels for environmental protection, have already been approved as substitutes for fuel or fuel additive. Some common bottlenecks for production of biodiesel crops have been found. However, developing bioethanol crops in Taiwan has many benefits. Four most promising alcohol crops are sweet potato, maize Zea mays), sugarcane and sweet sorghum.