Question

Assertion — Fermentation is the process of decomposition of sugar molecules by microorganisms to produce an acid or alcohol.
Reason - Cheese is prepared by the bacterial fermentation of milk

• A. If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
• B. If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
• C. If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
• D. If Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

Option (B):
Assertion statement:

1. The process to convert sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide is called fermentation.
2. Fungi and bacteria are the microbes capable to perform fermentation.

Reason statement:

1. Bacteria help in food preparation and fermentation.
2. Different food products are formed by the fermentation via bacteria- Cheese, curd etc.

Final answer: Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.