The bacterium used in the production of acetic acid (vinegar) is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The bacterium used in the production of acetic acid (vinegar) is:
A. Lactobacillus
B. Streptomyces
C. Acetobacter aceti
D. Escherichia coli
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Acetobacter aceti oxidizes ethanol to acetic acid under aerobic conditions, used in vinegar production. Lactobacillus produces lactic acid, Streptomyces produces antibiotics, E. coli is used in genetic engineering but not vinegar.

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