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Which of the following organisms is used in the production of beverages?

A

Penicillium notatum

B

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

C

Aspergillus niger

D

Clostridium butyricum

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The yeast Saccharmyces cerevisiae, also known as brewer's yeast, is used for fermenting malted cereals an fruit juices to produce ethanol (ethyl alcohol). Microbes (yeasts in particular) have been used for the production of beverages, such as wine, beer, whisky, brandy and rum.
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