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Large holes in Swiss cheese are formed due to production of large amount of $C O_{2}$ by.

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Propionibacterium

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Myobacterium

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Saccharomyces

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Pencillium

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Solution

The correct option is A Propionibacterium
When the Swiss cheese is prepared with the help of Propionibacterium large holes are formed on the cheese and carbon dioxide is released during this process.
So, the correct answer is 'Propionibacterium'

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