Which of the following microbes is not involved in the prep…

Chemistry NEET Full Syllabus Mock Test 180 Question New Syllabus Mock Test - 9 PCB Single Correct MCQ

Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following microbes is not involved in the preparation of household products?

Aspergillus niger
A and B only

Lactobacillus
A and C only

Trichoderma polysporum
C and D only

Saccharomyces cerevisiae
(E) Propionibacterium shermanii Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
C and E only

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct answer is:

Aspergillus niger → used in production of citric acid (industrial, not household).

• Lactobacillus → used in curd formation (household product).

• Trichoderma polysporum → used in producing immunosuppressive drug cyclosporin A (medical, not household).

• Saccharomyces cerevisiae → yeast, used in bread and alcoholic beverages (household/food products).

• Propionibacterium shermanii → used in Swiss cheese (household food product).

• Therefore, microbes not involved in household products Aspergillus niger and Trichoderma polysporum.

Previous Question Next Question

Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.

Share your experience with this question and solution.

Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.

What students say about this solution

No reviews yet. Be the first to write a review.