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?
- AMaize
- Correct answerBMalted cereals
- CLactose
- DNone 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'.