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Which type of microbes grow in milk and convert milk to curd?

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Butyric acid bacteria
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Lactic acid bacteria
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Acetic acid bacteria
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Citric acid bacteria
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Solution

The correct option is B Lactic acid bacteria
Microbes such as Lactobacillus and others commonly called lactic acid bacteria (LAB) grow in milk and convert it to curd. During growth, the LAB produce acids that coagulate and partially digest the milk proteins.

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