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Calcium gluconate is widely used as a source of calcium for infants. It is prepared from
Calcium gluconate is widely used as a source of calcium for infants. It is prepared from
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The correct option is B Aspergillus
Aspergillus niger is filamentous fungi that cause disease on vegetables and fruits called black mould. These organisms are used in fermentation processes to obtain citric acid and gluconic acid that are of commercial importance. It is also used in the manufacture of calcium gluconate. This compound is given to infants from hypocalcemia. Thus, the correct answer is option B.
Aspergillus niger is filamentous fungi that cause disease on vegetables and fruits called black mould. These organisms are used in fermentation processes to obtain citric acid and gluconic acid that are of commercial importance. It is also used in the manufacture of calcium gluconate. This compound is given to infants from hypocalcemia. Thus, the correct answer is option B.
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