Multiple choice

Gluconic acid is obtained from

  1. Saccharomyces

  2. Rhizopus

  3. Aspergillus

  4. Lycoperdon

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Aspergillus niger is the primary fungus used for industrial production of gluconic acid through glucose oxidation. Saccharomyces is used for ethanol production. Rhizopus produces organic acids like fumaric and lactic. Lycoperdon is a puffball genus not used in industrial fermentation.