NEET Biology question

Which of the following is true regarding industrial production of citric acid using Aspergillus niger?

(A)It is carried out via large-scale fermentation under controlled aeration and pHCorrect
(B)It requires anaerobic conditions exclusively
(C)It is produced only in laboratory-scale shake flasks
(D)It does not require sterilisation of the medium

Answer: (A)

Solution

Industrial citric acid production via Aspergillus niger fermentation requires controlled aeration (since the fungus

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