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Vitamin `B_(2)` (riboflavin) is obtained from

A

Aspergillus niger

B

Penicillium notatum

C

Acetobacter lacti

D

Ashbua gossypii

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Vitamin**: The question asks about Vitamin B2, which is also known as riboflavin. 2. **Review the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Aspergillus niger - B) Penicillium notatum - C) Acetobacter lactate - D) Ashboa gossipy 3. **Evaluate Option A (Aspergillus niger)**: - Aspergillus niger is primarily known for its role in the production of citric acid. Therefore, it is not a source of riboflavin. - **Conclusion**: Option A is incorrect. 4. **Evaluate Option B (Penicillium notatum)**: - Penicillium notatum is famous for producing the antibiotic penicillin. It does not produce riboflavin. - **Conclusion**: Option B is incorrect. 5. **Evaluate Option C (Acetobacter lactate)**: - Acetobacter lactate is used in the production of acetic acid, not riboflavin. - **Conclusion**: Option C is incorrect. 6. **Evaluate Option D (Ashboa gossipy)**: - Ashboa gossipy is known for its industrial production of Vitamin B2 (riboflavin). - **Conclusion**: Option D is correct. 7. **Final Answer**: Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is obtained from Ashboa gossipy. ---
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