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MIC 121 Role and Applications of Microorganisms Objective Question
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Malic acid, produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus oryzae, is primarily used as a flavoring agent in which applications?
Options
A Food, plastics, and pharma
B Fertilizers and pesticides
C Food acidulant (sour flavoring in candies/beverages), wine making (malolactic fermentation), pharmaceuticals
Correct Answer
D Detergents and textiles
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The 'Organic Acids' table on page 14 indicates Malic acid is used as a 'Food acidulant (sour flavoring in candies/beverages), wine making (malolactic fermentation), pharmaceuticals'.

Hint

Think of its common use in giving a tart flavor.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Role and Applications of Microorganisms
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 546 of 984
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