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Which of the following is used to manufacture ethanol from starch?

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Penicillin
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Saccharomyces
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Azotobactor
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Lactobacillus
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Solution

The correct option is B Saccharomyces
S. cerevisiae is known for its role in food production. It is the critical component in the fermentation process that converts sugar into ethyl alcohol (ethanol), an ingredient shared in beer, wine and distilled beverages. It is also used in the baking process as a leavening agent; yeast releasing gas into their environment results in the spongy-like texture of breads and cakes.

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