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Which microbe is used to produce ethanol from molasses?
- A.Lactobacillus
- B.Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- C.Penicillium notatum
- D.Streptococcus
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Correct answer: B — Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Solution
- Ethanol production involves the fermentation of sugars.
- The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used for this process.
- This yeast converts sugars into ethanol and .
- Hence the answer is (B).
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