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General Knowledge · Q967

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 967

Q967

The Fungus which is used in the alcohol industry is

A.
Mushroom
B.
Candida Aibicans
C.
Yeast
Answer
D.
Rhizopus

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Yeasts are the main fermentor and alcohol producer in the production of wine, beer and other alcohol drinks. The main yeast species used is Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It ferments the sugars, coming from different sources, e.g., grapes for wine, barley for beer, to alcohol and carbon dioxide.