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The microorganism which plays an important role in the conversion of ethanol to acetic acid belongs to the family of


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algae

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fungus

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bacteria

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virus

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Solution

The correct option is C

bacteria


There are many methods for the preparation of acetic acid. One of the methods is the fermentation of ethanol in the presence of a bacteria known as acetobactor. Therefore, the microorganism which plays an important role in the conversion of ethanol to acetic acid belongs to the family of bacteria.


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