The preparation and flavouring of leaves of tea and tobacco is due to the activities of

Streptococcus lactis

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Bacillus megatherium

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Acetobacter

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Bacillus radicicola

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Solution

The correct option is B Bacillus megatherium
The preparation and flavouring of leaves of tea and tobacco is due to the activities of Bacillus megatherium. The leaves of tea and tobacco are fermented using B. megatherium. The process is called as curing. Apart from B. megatherium, Micrococcus candidans is also used as flavoring and curing agent in tobacco leaves.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Bacillus megatherium.'

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