Which microorganism is utilized in the production of ethanol through fermentatio

Practice Questions

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Which microorganism is utilized in the production of ethanol through fermentation?
  1. Lactobacillus
  2. Saccharomyces cerevisiae
  3. Clostridium acetobutylicum
  4. Aspergillus niger

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which microorganism is utilized in the production of ethanol through fermentation?
  • Step 1: Understand that fermentation is a process that converts sugars into alcohol.
  • Step 2: Identify that microorganisms are tiny living things that can help in this process.
  • Step 3: Learn that Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a type of yeast.
  • Step 4: Recognize that Saccharomyces cerevisiae is commonly known as baker's yeast.
  • Step 5: Conclude that baker's yeast is used to ferment sugars into ethanol, which is alcohol.
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