NEET 2006 Biology question

Curing of tea leaves is brought about by the activity of-

(1)BacteriaCorrect
(2)Mycorrhiza
(3)Viruses
(4)Fungi

Answer: (1)

Solution

Curing (fermentation) of tea leaves is a microbial process in which bacteria act on the withered, rolled leaves and develop the characteristic flavour, aroma and colour of black tea (as bacteria also do in curing

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