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Which of the following microbes is used in the production of Swiss cheese?
- A.Propionibacterium sharmanii
- B.Lactobacillus acidophilus
- C.Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- D.Aspergillus niger
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Correct answer: A — Propionibacterium sharmanii
Solution
- Swiss cheese is characterized by large holes.
- These holes are produced by the release of large amounts of .
- The bacterium responsible for this fermentation is Propionibacterium sharmanii.
- Hence the answer is (A).
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