'X' is used as a rising agent while making dough for bread. Identify 'X'?

Lactobacillus

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Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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Xanthomonas

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Clostridium

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Solution

The correct option is B Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Saccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast) is a unicellular, eukaryotic fungi which feeds on carbon compounds to yield alcohol and carbon dioxide gas. This gas is responsible for the rising of dough. It makes cakes and breads spongier.

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