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NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 8. microbes in human welfare
For the commercial and industrial production of Citric Acid, which of the following microbes is used?
- A Clostridium butylicum
- B Aspergillus niger
- C Lactobacillus sp
- D Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) Aspergillus niger
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Aspergillus niger (a fungus) is producer of citric acid for the commercial and industrial
purposes.
purposes.
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