Multiple choice

Aspergillus niger is cultured for the industrial production of

  1. 2-aminopentanedioic acid
  2. 3-carboxy-3-hydroxypentane-1,5-dioic acid
  3. 2-hydroxypropanoic acid
  4. dextronic acid

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1 and 3

  3. 2 and 3

  4. 2 and 4

  5. 2, 3 and 4

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D Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because various strains of Aspergillus niger are used in the industrial preparation of 3-carboxy-3-hydroxypentane-1,5-dioic acid and dextronic acid.