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Pericidium roqueforti is used in the production of:

A

Wine

B

Curd

C

Bread

D

Cheese

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Organism**: The question asks about "Penicillium roqueforti," which is a type of filamentous fungus. 2. **Understand the Uses of Penicillium roqueforti**: This fungus is primarily known for its role in food production, particularly in the dairy industry. 3. **Evaluate the Options**: - **Option A: Wine** - Wine production typically involves yeast, specifically *Saccharomyces cerevisiae*, not *Penicillium roqueforti*. - **Option B: Curd** - Curd is produced using lactic acid bacteria, such as *Lactobacillus*, not *Penicillium roqueforti*. - **Option C: Bread** - Bread production also relies on *Saccharomyces cerevisiae*, which ferments sugars to produce carbon dioxide, making the bread rise. - **Option D: Cheese** - *Penicillium roqueforti* is indeed used in cheese production, particularly in the making of blue cheese, which is characterized by its blue-green veins. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the evaluation of the options, the correct answer is **Option D: Cheese**. 5. **Additional Information**: *Penicillium roqueforti* produces proteolytic and lipolytic enzymes that contribute to the ripening and flavor of cheese, leading to the distinct characteristics of blue cheese. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Organism**: The question asks about "Penicillium roqueforti," which is a type of filamentous fungus. 2. **Understand the Uses of Penicillium roqueforti**: This fungus is primarily known for its role in food production, particularly in the dairy industry. 3. **Evaluate the Options**: - **Option A: Wine** - Wine production typically involves yeast, specifically *Saccharomyces cerevisiae*, not *Penicillium roqueforti*. ...
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