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Assertion : Rhizopus and Mucor are used in liquor industry.
Reason : They cause fermentaion.

A

If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D

If both the assertion and reason are false

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A
Both Rhizopus and Mucor species are used in alcoholic fermentation. The two produce a number of organic acids like citric acid, lactic acid and fumaric acid.
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