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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