Q. For retting of jute the fermenting microbe used is :
A) Helicobactor pylori
B) Methophilic bacteria
C) Streptococcus lactin
D) Butyric acid bacteria
Explanation
[Solution from source] During retting, jute stems are soaked in water and anaerobic butyric acid bacteria (such as Clostridium) break down the pectin that holds the fibres together, which frees the fibres. Helicobacter pylori causes stomach ulcers and lactic streptococci sour milk; neither one rets fibres. Answer (4).
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