alleryWhich microbe is used for industrial production of citric acid?
AAcetobacter aceti
BClostridium butylicum
CAspergillus niger
DLactobacillus
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Aspergillus niger
Aspergillus niger produces citric acid. Acetobacter aceti produces acetic acid, Clostridium butylicum butyric acid, and Lactobacillus lactic acid.
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