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Conversion of milk into yogurt takes place by the action of ___ .

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Milk is converted into yogurt by the help of bacteria called Lactobacillus. Lactose present in the milk is converted into lactic acid by this bacteria. This lactic acid coagulates the milk protein and results in the formation of yogurt. After the yogurt is formed, it cannot be converted back to milk.

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