Multiple choice

Match the following items: Column-I Column-II

  1. Rhizopus stolonifer A. Malic acid
  2. Aspergillus niger B. Paneer
  3. Penicillium camemberti C. Ethyl Alcohol
  4. Hydroxybutanedioic acid D. Lactic acid
  5. Saccharomyces E. Citric acid

  1. 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D, 5 - E

  2. 1 - D, 2 - E, 3 - B, 4 - A, 5 - C

  3. 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - E, 5 - B

  4. 1 - B, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - E, 5 - D

  5. 1 - E, 2 - A, 3 - C, 4 - D, 5 - B
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rhizopus stolonifer is used in production of lactic acid. It is leakage fungus which causes mild aqueous rot in fruits and vegetables. Aspergillus niger is used in production of citric acid. It is fungus causes black mold, Penicillium camemberti is a fungus species used in production of paneer, cheese, etc. Hydroxybutanedioic acid is the IUPAC name of malic acid which is dicarboxylic acid, sour to taste and mainly used as food supplement. Saccharomyces is another fungus that includes different yeast as well. Saccharomyces is used in production of Ethyl Alcohol by fermentation.

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