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Name two genera of organisms used to make sauerkraut and their functions
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leuconotoc-produces acids, aroma, and flavor
lactobacillus- produces lactic acid so that the pH drops to 2 preventing growth of other bacteria and molds |
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What organisms produce yogurt?
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Lactobacillus and streptococcus thermophilus produce yogurt
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Why are microbes rather than plants used in many industrial applications?
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carry out a wide range of enzymatic reactions, grow rapidly, can be grown inexpensively, and are amenable to genetic manipulation, such as the ability to increase production amounts
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How have microbes helped in washing clothes?
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Enzymes from bacteria are included in detergents and are used to degrade chemicals that stain clothes
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What is done to the microbes that produce alcoholic drinks in the last phase of production?
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Microbes are killed by pasteurization or removed by filtration
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