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BiologyMicrobes in Human WelfareMicrobes in Household and Industrial ProductsEasy2 minPYQ_2026
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Which of the following groups of bacteria are used in the commercial production of Yoghurt?

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Answer:
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Solution:

Yoghurt is a fermented milk product produced commercially by adding a starter culture containingStreptococcus thermophilusandLactobacillus bulgaricusto milk.

These bacteria ferment the lactose in milk to produce lactic acid, which acts on milk protein to give yoghurt its texture and characteristic tart flavor.

Propionibacterium shermaniiis used in the production of Swiss cheese,Penicillium roquefortiiis used for Roquefort cheese, andAcetobacter acetiis used for the production of acetic acid.

Answer:Streptococcus thermophilusandLactobacillus bulgaricus.

Stream:MHT_CET_MEDICALSubject:BiologyTopic:Microbes in Human WelfareSubtopic:Microbes in Household and Industrial Products
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2026

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