NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE

MICROBES IN HUMAN WELFARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following food items is produced by fermentation by the microbes?A. Idli B. Dosa C. Toddy D. Cheese
A
A, B, C, D
B
C, D
C
A, C
D
A, B, C
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Solution : Cheese is one of the oldest milk products prepared with the help of microbes. The curd is separated from liquid part or whey to form cheese. Dosa, Upma and ldli are fermented preparation of rice and black gram.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cheese is formed by partial degradation of milk by different microorganisms.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fermentation is the breakdown of carbs like starch and sugar by bacteria and yeast and an ancient technique of preserving food. Common fermented foods include kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir, tempeh, kombucha, and yogurt. These foods may reduce heart disease risk and aid digestion, immunity, and weight loss.

Detailed explanation-4: -So, the correct answer is ‘B, C and D’.

Detailed explanation-5: -Bacteria alone or in combination with yeasts were found to be responsible for the fermentation of dosa-an indigenous Indian fermented food.

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