Question

'Roquefort cheese' is ripened by using a

• A. Type of yeast
• B. Fungus
• C. Bacterium
• D. Cyanobacteria

Answer 1

The correct option is B Fungus

Roquefort cheese is a cheese that is obtained from sheep milk. Penicillium roqueforti was mainly used for the production of cheese in France. It is a common saprophytic fungus that has application in industrial production. The peculiar characteristics of the cheese include white, tangy, crumbly, and slightly moist, with distinctive veins of blue mold.

So, the correct answer is option B.