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Write the most important characteristic that Aspergillus niger, Clostridium butylicum, and Lactobacillus share.
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Fermentation:
Aspergillus niger, Clostridium butylicum and Lactobacillus are organisms that carry out the process of fermentation. Fermentation is a process by which organisms are able to derive energy from organic compounds under anaerobic conditions. Also, organic acids are produced during this process.
Organic acids produced:
The production of organic acids as an end product of fermentation by these organisms is exploited commercially. The following are the organic acids produced by the organisms:-
(i) Aspergillus niger (a fungus) produces citric acid.
(ii) Clostridium butylicum (a bacterium) produces butyric acid.
(iii) Lactobacillus (a bacterium) produces lactic acid.
Aspergillus niger, Clostridium butylicum and Lactobacillus are organisms that carry out the process of fermentation. Fermentation is a process by which organisms are able to derive energy from organic compounds under anaerobic conditions. Also, organic acids are produced during this process.
Organic acids produced:
The production of organic acids as an end product of fermentation by these organisms is exploited commercially. The following are the organic acids produced by the organisms:-
(i) Aspergillus niger (a fungus) produces citric acid.
(ii) Clostridium butylicum (a bacterium) produces butyric acid.
(iii) Lactobacillus (a bacterium) produces lactic acid.
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