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Which one of the following microbes is the source for vitamin C?

A
Pseudomonas sp.
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Acetobacter sp.
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Aspergillus sp.
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Chlorella
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Solution

The correct option is B Acetobacter sp.
Acetobacter sp. is a genus of acetic acid bacteria. It is gram negative and moves using peritrichous flagella. It helps in the conversion of ethanol to acetic acid. It is a source of Vitamin-C.
So, the correct answer is 'Acetobacter sp'.

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