Q. Which of the following microbes is NOT involved in the preparation of household products? A. Aspergillus niger B. Lactobacillus C. Trichoderma polysporum D. Saccharomyces cerevisiae E. Propionibacterium sharmanii Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) A and B only
B) A and C only
C) C and D only
D) C and E only
Explanation
[Solution by Claude - not from source] $Lactobacillus$ (curd), $Saccharomyces$ (bread) and $Propionibacterium\ sharmanii$ (Swiss cheese) are used in household products. $Aspergillus\ niger$ (citric acid) and $Trichoderma\ polysporum$ (cyclosporin A) are used industrially. Answer (2), as in the answer key.
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