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Citric acid is obtained from _______
Citric acid is obtained from _______
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The correct option is A
Aspergillus niger
Bioactive molecules are those molecules that are functional in living system or can interact with their components. Microbes are used for commercial and industrial production of certain chemicals ( bioactive molecules ) like organic acids, enzymes, cyclosporin A and statins. Certain microbes have the ability to convert carbohydrates into organic acids. Aspergillus niger ( fungus ) is used to get Citric acid. So, the correct answer is 'Aspergillus niger'
Aspergillus niger
Bioactive molecules are those molecules that are functional in living system or can interact with their components. Microbes are used for commercial and industrial production of certain chemicals ( bioactive molecules ) like organic acids, enzymes, cyclosporin A and statins. Certain microbes have the ability to convert carbohydrates into organic acids. Aspergillus niger ( fungus ) is used to get Citric acid.
So, the correct answer is 'Aspergillus niger'
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