HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following microorganisms help in the ethanol production?
A
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
B
Zygomonas mobilis
C
Saccharomyces uvarum
D
All of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as brewer’s yeast, is used for fermenting malted cereals and fruit juices to produce ethanol (ethyl alcohol).

Detailed explanation-2: -Saccharomyces cerevisie is a commonly used species of yeast that is responsible for one of the biggest beverage industries of the world, the alcohol industry. It produces carbon dioxide and ethanol, which are used in making beer and wine.

Detailed explanation-3: -Highest amounts of ethanol were produced by S. cerevisiae, L. fermentum, and W. confusa on glucose and by S.

Detailed explanation-4: -Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is used for commercial production of ethanol.

Detailed explanation-5: -Compared to other types of microoganisms, yeasts especially Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the common microbes employed in ethanol production due to its high ethanol productivity, high ethanol tolerance and ability of fermenting wide range of sugars.

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