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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

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
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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Knowledge Check

  • Rhizopus and Mucor reproduce mainly by

    A
    producing spores
    B
    producing buds
    C
    fragmentation
    D
    multiple fission

  • Mucor, Rhizopus and Albugo are placed in

    A
    Phycomycetes
    B
    Ascomycetes
    C
    Basidiomycetes
    D
    Deuteromycetes

  • Food stored in Rhizopus / Mucor as

    A
    Protein and steriods
    B
    Sugar and oil
    C
    Protein and starch
    D
    Glycogen and oil

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