GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

GENERAL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which bacteria is helpful in making curd from milk?
A
StaphlioCoccus
B
Lactobacillus
C
Mycobacterium
D
Yeast
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Growth of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) during milk fermentation to curd at room temperature.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lactobacillus converts lactose, the sugar in milk, to lactic acid during fermentation. The lactic acid being acidic, coagulates the milk proteins which results in the formation of curd.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lactobacillus is the microorganism present in curd. This bacterium converts milk into curd at 30 to 40oC.

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