Question

Yeast is used in preparation of

• A. Acetic acid
• B. Curd
• C. Ethyl alcohol
• D. Cheese

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Ethyl alcohol

Yeast is a fungal species that converts carbohydrates to carbon dioxide and alcohols.

(A)Acetic acid bacteria are responsible for the production of Acetic acid.

(B)Lactobacillus is responsible for the conversion of milk into curd.

(C)Saccharomyces cerevisiae is responsible for the production of ethyl alcohol.

(D)Lactobacillus or Streptococcus is responsible for the conversion of production of cheese.

So, the correct answer is 'Ethyl alcohol'