Microbes in Human Welfare(In household Food Processing, Industrial Production, Sewage Treatment, Energy Generation and as Biocontrol Agents and Biofertilizers.) NEET Questions

Microbes in Human Welfare(In household Food Processing, Industrial Production, Sewage Treatment, Energy Generation and as Biocontrol Agents and Biofertilizers.) MCQ Questions

7.
Roquefort cheese gets its particular flavour from:
A.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
B.
Lactobacillus
C.
Acetobacter aceti
D.
A specific fungus (Penicillium roqueforti) which ripens it
ANSWER :
D. A specific fungus (Penicillium roqueforti) which ripens it
8.
Which of the following microbes is used both in baking and brewing?
A.
Lactobacillus acidophilus
B.
Trichoderma polysporum
C.
Aspergillus niger
D.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
ANSWER :
D. Saccharomyces cerevisiae
9.
Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) in the stomach:
A.
Check disease-causing microbes
B.
Cause typhoid
C.
Reduce digestion
D.
Cause food poisoning
ANSWER :
A. Check disease-causing microbes
10.
The dough used for making 'dosa' and 'idli' is fermented by:
A.
Bacteria
B.
Fungi
C.
Algae
D.
Yeast only
ANSWER :
A. Bacteria
11.
Wine and beer are produced without distillation, while whisky, brandy and rum are produced with distillation. The microbe used is:
A.
Lactobacillus
B.
Aspergillus niger
C.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast)
D.
Clostridium butylicum
ANSWER :
C. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast)
12.
Which of the following is a non-distilled alcoholic beverage?
A.
Whisky
B.
Rum
C.
Wine
D.
Brandy
ANSWER :
C. Wine