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Lactobacillus mediated conversion of milk to curd results because of:

A

Coagulation and partial digestion of milk fats

B

Coagulation and partial digestion of milk proteins

C

Coagulation of milk proteins and complete digestion of milk fats

D

Coagulation of milk fats and complete digestion milk protein

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B
Microorganisms such as lactobacillus and other commonly called lactic acid bacteria grow in milk and convert it to curd. During growth, the lactobacillus produces acids that coagulate and partially digest the milk proteins.
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