Among the given options, Saccharomyces cerevisiae is commonly called Brewer's yeast. It performs fermentation of carbohydrates producing ethanol. Penicillium notatum is used to ferment penicillin antibiotics. Acetobacter aceti forms acetic acid. Methanobacterium are methanogenic bacteria which are used in biogas production.
Which of the following is correctly matched for the product produced by them?
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Which of the following is correctly matched for the product produced by them?
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Held on 30 Apr 2017 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
Acetobacter aceti : Antibiotics
- B
Methanobacterium : Lactic acid
- C
Penicillium notatum : Acetic acid
- D
Saccharomyces cerevisiae : Ethanol
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