Which of the following organisms it used In the production of beverages?
A
Penicillium notatum
B
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
C
Aspergillus niger
D
Clostridium butylicum
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Correct option is B)
The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as brewer's yeast, is used for fermenting malted cereals and fruit juices to produce ethanol (ethyl alcohol). Microbes (yeasts in particular) have been used for the production of beverages, such as wine, beer, whisky, brandy and rum.