Class 12 · Microbes in Human Welfare

Lactic Acid Bacteria & Their Applications

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In which food would you find lactic acid bacteria? Mention some of their useful applications.

NCERT Biology · Class 12 · Chapter 8 · Paragraph 40
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Match the following microbes/enzymes with their specific industrial or household applications: Column I (Microbe/Enzyme) A. *Saccharomyces cerevisiae* B. Lipases C. *Lactobacillus* D. Pectinases and Proteases E. *Propionibacterium sharmanii* Column II (Application/Product/Effect) I. Production of ethanol from malted cereals and fruit juices II. Clarification of bottled fruit juices III. Creation of large holes in Swiss cheese IV. Conversion of milk to curd V. Removal of oily stains from laundry in detergents Which of the following is the correct match?

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