The microorganism which is used for the production of alcohol and wine is

Nostoc

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Lactobacillus

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Acetobacter aceti

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Saccharomyces cerevisie is a commonly used species of yeast that is responsible for one of the biggest beverage industries of the world, the alcohol industry. It ferments the sugars, coming from different sources, e.g., grapes for wine, barley for beer, to alcohol and carbon dioxide.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Which microorganism is used in the production of alcohol from sugar?

MICROORGANISMS ARE USED FOR THE LARGE SCALE PRODUCTION OF ALCOHOL,WINE AND ACETIC ACID . X IS USED FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION OF ALCOHOL AND WINE. THE PROCESS OF CONVERSION OF SUGAR INTO ALCOHOL IS KNOWN AS FERMENTATION.

A) WHAT IS X HERE ? OTHER THAN YEAST.AND EXPLAIN THE PROCESS

Q. Rahul prepared a wine from grapes and vinegar from apple by using the same microorganism. Which microorganism did Rahul use for making both?

Which of the following is used for the production of alcohol and wine?

Q. ______ is used for the production of alcohol and wine.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program