Q. Which one of the fungi is used for production of citric acid?
A) Lactobacillus bulgaricus
B) Penicillium bulgaricus
C) Aspergillus niger
D) Rhizopus nigricans
Explanation
Citric acid is obtained through the fermentation carried out by Aspergillus niger and Mucor species on sugary syrups. Citric acid is employed in dyeing, engraving, medicined, inks, flavouring and preservation of food and candies
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