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Which of the following food items are produced through fermentation by the microorganisms?
I. Idli
II. Dosa
III. Toddy
IV. Cheese

Choose the correct option.

A
I, II and III
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I, III and IV
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II, III and IV
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I, II, II and IV
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Solution

The correct option is D I, II, II and IV
Idli and dosa are fermented preparation of rice and black gram. The two are allowed to ferment for 3-12 hours with air borne Leuconostoc and Streptococcus species of bacteria.

Toddy is a traditional drink of some parts of south india, which is made by fermentation of sap of palms by bacteria.

Cheese is formed by partial degradation of milk by different microorganisms.

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