Q33 / 226 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Microbes in Human Welfare

Which of the following is used as a substrate for the production of CH3CH2OH?

  • A
    Maize
  • Correct answer
    B
    Malted cereals
  • C
    Lactose
  • D
    None of the above

Solution

Microbes especially yeasts are used for the production of beverages like wine, beer, whisky, brandy or rum. For this purpose the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae commonly called brewer’s yeast is used for fermenting malted cereals and fruit juices, to produce ethanol.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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