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 fats and complete digestion of proteins

Answer 1

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

The conversion of milk into curd takes place due to Lactobacillus. It converts the lactose sugar of milk into lactic acid, which results in the coagulation and partial digestion of milk protein (casein).

So, the correct answer is option B.