___________ helps in the conversion of milk to curd.

Lactobacillus

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The correct option is A Lactobacillus
Lactobacillus breaks down the proteins present in milk into curd. Once curd is formed, it cannot be converted back into milk.

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___________ helps in the conversion of milk to curd.

The correct option is A LactobacillusLactobacillus breaks down the proteins present in milk into curd. Once curd is formed, it cannot be converted back into milk.

The correct option is A Lactobacillus
Lactobacillus breaks down the proteins present in milk into curd. Once curd is formed, it cannot be converted back into milk.