Question

Question 3: In which food would you find lactic acid bacteria? Mention some of their useful applications.

Class 12 - Biology - Microbes in Human Welfare Page 189

Answer 1

Hi friend,

Lactic acid bacteria can be found in curd. It is this bacterium that promotes the formation of milk into curd. The bacterium multiplies and increases its number, which converts the milk into curd. They also increase the content of vitamin B12 in curd.

Lactic acid bacteria are also found in our stomach where it keeps a check on the disease-causing micro-organisms.

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Answer 2

Curd contains lactic acid bacteria