Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 28 - Applied and Industrial Microbiology - Study Questions - Critical Thinking - Page 817: 1

Answer

Bacteria that produce lactic acid are used in the production of food such as cheese or yogurt. This is due to the reason that foods contain lactose which is converted to lactic acid by these bacteria.

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Bacteria that produce lactic acid are used in the production of food such as cheese or yogurt. This is due to the reason that foods contain lactose which is converted to lactic acid by these bacteria.
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