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    Question

    Which microbe is most commonly used in beverage industry

    to ferment malted cereals to produce ethanol (for the preparation of beer, rum etc.)?
    A Aspergillus niger Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Saccharomyces cerevisiae Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Clavobacterium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Penicillium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Microbes especially yeasts have been used for the production of beverages like wine, beer, whisky, brandy and rum. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (BrewerтАЩs yeast) is used for fermenting malted cereals and fruit juices to produce ethanol.

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