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What is the role of inoculum in curd formation?
✅ Correct Answer: D
Inoculum (a small amount of curd) contains millions of LAB which initiate and accelerate curd formation.
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Q6. A batter fails to rise during dosa preparation. What is the most likely reason?
✅ Correct Answer: B
CO₂ formation by bacteria is essential for puffing up.
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What happens if curd is not incubated at suitable temperature after adding inoculum?
✅ Correct Answer: A
Temperature regulates LAB activity. Improper temperature prevents their multiplication and hence, curd formation.
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Which micro-organism is commonly used to convert milk into curd?
✅ Correct Answer: B
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB), especially Lactobacillus, grow in milk and produce acids that convert it into curd.
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The large holes in Swiss cheese are due to:
✅ Correct Answer: C
Propionibacterium sharmanii produces CO₂ that forms characteristic holes in Swiss cheese.
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