Question
Biology Question on Microbes in human welfare
Aspergillus niger is used for commercial and industrial production of
A
acetic acid
B
butyric acid
C
citric acid
D
lactic acid
Answer
citric acid
Explanation
Solution
Aspergillus niger (a fungus) is used in commercial production of citric acid. Acetobacter acetic (a bacterium) produces acetic acid, Clostridium butylicum (a bacterium used for butryic acid and Lactobacillus (a bacteria) produces lactic acid.