Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Microbes in Human Welfare

Question:
Which among the following microbe is used for commercial and industrial production of citric acid ?
Options:
Saccharomyces cerevisiae .
Trichoderma polysporum .
Clostridium butylicum.
Aspergillus niger .
Correct Answer:
Aspergillus niger .
Explanation:
Microbes are also used for commercial and industrial production of certain chemicals like organic acids, alcohols and enzymes. Examples of acid producers are Aspergillus niger (a fungus) of citric acid.