Question

Lactobacillus-mediated change of milk to curd occurs due to:

• A. Coagulation and partial digestion of milk fats
• B. Coagulation and partial digestion of milk proteins
• C. Coagulation of milk proteins and complete digestion of milk fats
• D. Coagulation of milk proteins and complete digestion of milk protein

Answer 1

The correct option is B Coagulation and partial digestion of milk proteins

Lactobacillus converts milk sugar, lactose to lactic acid. Formation of lactic acid causes coagulation and partial digestion of milk proteins like casein.