Question

Which of the following is the microbial source used for the industrial production of pectinase

Answer 1

Answer: Aspergillus and Penicillium are the microbial source which are used for the industrial production of pectinase enzyme.

Explanation: Two microbes such as Aspergillus and Penicillium are responsible for the production pectinase enzyme.

Pectinase is a type of enzyme which helps in the breakdown of pectin that is found in the cell wall of plants. Pectinase enzyme is also used in the production of wine. It is also used in increasing the speed of

extraction of juice from the fruit.