Q. Which of the following bacteria convert milk into curd?
A) Propionibacterium sharmanil
B) Saccharomyces cerevisiae
C) Lactobacillus
D) Thermophilic bacteria
Explanation
Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) like Lactobacillus are added to milk. It converts lactose sugar of milk into lactic acid. Lactic acid causes coagulation and partial conversion of milk protein casein to cal paracaesinate. Milk is changed into curd, yoghurt and cheese
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