Multiple choice

In the fermentation by trispora + and - strains, the production of beta-carotene is doubled by the addition of

  1. beta lonones

  2. trisporic acid

  3. dodecane

  4. corn starch

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dodecane, i.e. kerosene increases the solubility of hydrophobic substrates and doubles the production of beta carotene in fermentation by + and - mix strains of trispora.