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    Question

    Which of the following microbe is responsible for citric

    acid formation?
    A Aspergillus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Acetobacter Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Pseudomonas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Penicillium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Citric acid is produced mainly by submerged fermentation using Aspergillus niger or Candida sp. from different sources of carbohydrates, such as molasses and starch-based media. So, the answer is Aspergillus.

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