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Choose the correct option with regard to statement A and B.

A: Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are responsible for converting milk into curd.
B: LAB creates acidic medium necessary to coagulate and fully digest the milk proteins.
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Options:
  • A Statements A and B are correct
  • B Statements A and B are incorrect.
  • C Statement A is correct but B is incorrect
  • D Statement B is correct and A is incorrect
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Statement A is correct but B is incorrect
Lactic acid bacteria produce lactic acid which causes coagulation of milk and causes partial digestion of milk protein casein. Lactic acid produced is necessary for the conversion of milk to curd.

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