The microorganism responsible for the leavening of bread dough is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The microorganism responsible for the leavening of bread dough is:
A. Propionibacterium
B. Lactobacillus
C. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Yeast)
D. Aspergillus
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The leavening (rising) of bread dough is caused by the anaerobic respiration (fermentation) of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae (baker's yeast). The yeast ferments the sugars in the dough, producing carbon dioxide (CO2) gas and ethanol. The CO2 gas gets trapped in the dough, causing it to expand and rise, giving bread its light and fluffy texture.

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