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NEET UGBiologyModerateNEET 2025

Which of the following microbes is NOT involved in the preparation of household products?
A. *Aspergillus niger*

B. *Lactobacillus*

C. *Trichoderma polysporum*

D. *Saccharomyces cerevisiae*

E. *Propionibacterium sharmanii*


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*Lactobacillus* is used for production of curd.
*Saccharomyces cerevisiae* is used for the fermentation of palm sap to obtain toddy drink.

*Propionibacterium sharmanii* is used for production of swiss cheese.

*Aspergillus niger* is used for the commercial production of citric acid.

*Trichoderma polysporum* is used for the production of cyclosporin A and also act as a biocontrol agent.

A, C are used in industrial production of citric acid and cyclosporin-A.

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