Which of the following is correctly matched for the product produced by them?
Correct answer: C. Saccharomyces cerevisiae: Ethanol
- A. Methanobacterium: Lactic acid
- B. Penicillium notatum: Acetic acid
- C. Saccharomyces cerevisiae: Ethanol
- D. Acetobacter aceti: Antibiotics
Explanation
S. cerevisiae is the primary industrial ethanol producer and is the most ethanol-tolerant natural yeast known, however, cannot metabolize xylose. S. stipitis can effectively ferment both glucose and xylose and, however, has low ethanol tolerance and requires oxygen for growth.
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