Multiple choice

The process involved in the conversion of milk into curd is called

  1. oxidation

  2. dehydration

  3. hydrogenation

  4. fermentation

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Fermentation is the biological process where microorganisms like Lactobacillus bacteria convert milk into curd. These bacteria produce lactic acid, which causes milk proteins (casein) to coagulate and form the thick, solid texture of curd. Oxidation involves electron loss, dehydration removes water, and hydrogenation adds hydrogen - none of these describe curd formation.