Question
Biology Question on Microbes in human welfare
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Whisky, brandy, and rum are produced without distillation of the fermented broth.
Statement II: Saccharomyces cerevisiae is called doctor’s yeast.
Choose the correct answer from the options below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C
Statement I is true, but Statement II is false
D
Statement I is false, but Statement II is true
Answer
Statement I is false, but Statement II is true
Explanation
Solution
Whisky, brandy, and rum are produced through the distillation of fermented broth, not without it. Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as baker’s or doctor’s yeast, is used in alcohol fermentation and baking.