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ZoologyMicrobes in Human WelfareMicrobes in Household and Industrial ProductsEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ZoologyEasysingle choice

Which of these microbes is used in the inoculum to form curd?

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Answer:
A
Solution:

Milk is converted into curd due to the growth of microorganismLactobacillus acidophiluscommonly called lactic acid bacteria. Acid is produced by it leading to coagulation and digestion of the milk proteins partially. A small amount of curd that is added to milk acts as a starter as it contains millions of lactobacillus multiplication of which converts milk into curds. It also increases vitamin B12hence accentuating the nutritional quality of milk and

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Microbes in Human WelfareSubtopic:Microbes in Household and Industrial Products
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