In the formation of ascorbic acid, the micro-organism used is

Acetobacter

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Streptomyces sp.

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Bacillus megatherium

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Propioni bacterium

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Solution

The correct option is A Acetobacter
Acetobacter suboxydans is a gram-negative bacteria of the order rhodospirilla. It is used in the formation of ascorbic acid. A. suboxydans is widely used commercially in the production of ketonic acids like ascorbic acid (Vitamin C).

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