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Lactic acid is produced by Rhizopus species :
BiologyMicrobes in Human WelfareJIPMERJIPMER 2006
Options:
  • A R. oryzae
  • B R. stolonifer
  • C R. nodosus
  • D R. sexualis
Solution:
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The correct answer is: R. nodosus
Rhizopus species causing fermentation are :
(i) R. oryzae - Alcoholic fermentation
(ii) R. nodosus - Lactic acid fermentation
(iii) R. stolonifer (R. nigricans) - Fumaric acid fermentation.

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