Q173 / 180 · NEET 2017 · Zoology
Which of the following is correctly matched for the product produced by them?
- AAcetobacter aceti : Antibiotics
- BMethanobacterium : Lactic acid
- CPenicillium notatum : Acetic acid
- Correct answerDSaccharomyces cerevisiae : Ethanol
Solution
Among the given options, Saccharomyces cerevisiae is commonly called Brewer's yeast. It performs fermentation of carbohydrates producing ethanol. Penicillium notatum is used to ferment penicillin antibiotics. Acetobacter aceti forms acetic acid. Methanobacterium are methanogenic bacteria which are used in biogas production.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.