Which one of the following is not used in the production of yoghurt?

Streptococcus lactis

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Streptococcus thermopilus

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Lactobacillus bulgaricus

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Acetobacter aceti

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Solution

The correct option is D Acetobacter aceti
Yoghurt is produced through the fermentation of milk by lactic acid bacteria, usually Lactobacillus bulgarius and Streptococcus thermophilus. Acetobacter aceti bacteria are a widespread group of gram-negative, obligate aerobic rods which oxidize ethanol (alcohol) into ethanoic (acetic) acid.

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