Microorganisms in food MCQs (bacteria MCQs , yeasts MCQs, molds MCQs food sciences) December 27, 2025August 2, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. Which microorganism is primarily responsible for the fermentation of bread dough? (A) Lactobacillus acidophilus (B) Candida albicans (C) Saccharomyces cerevisiae (D) Aspergillus niger 2. What type of fermentation produces ethanol as a major product? (A) Lactic acid fermentation (B) Butyric acid fermentation (C) Acetic acid fermentation (D) Alcoholic fermentation 3. Which process is used to produce yogurt from milk? (A) Alcoholic fermentation (B) Acetic acid fermentation (C) Lactic acid fermentation (D) Propionic acid fermentation 4. Which bacteria are commonly used in the production of sauerkraut? (A) Lactobacillus plantarum (B) Saccharomyces cerevisiae (C) Clostridium botulinum (D) Streptococcus thermophilus 5. Which microorganism is used in the production of kefir? (A) Lactobacillus bulgaricus (B) Saccharomyces cerevisiae (C) Kefir grains (D) Bacillus subtilis 6. What is the main product of lactic acid fermentation? (A) Ethanol (B) Butyric acid (C) Acetic acid (D) Lactic acid 7. Which process converts sugars into vinegar? (A) Acetic acid fermentation (B) Alcoholic fermentation (C) Lactic acid fermentation (D) Malolactic fermentation 8. What is the role of yeast in the fermentation process of beer production? (A) To convert sugars into ethanol and carbon dioxide (B) To produce lactic acid (C) To create acetic acid (D) To ferment proteins into amino acids 9. Which type of fermentation is used to produce kimchi? (A) Alcoholic fermentation (B) Lactic acid fermentation (C) Acetic acid fermentation (D) Butyric acid fermentation 10. Which organism is primarily responsible for the fermentation in sourdough bread? (A) Saccharomyces cerevisiae (B) Aspergillus oryzae (C) Candida albicans (D) Lactobacillus species 11. Which enzyme is crucial for breaking down sugars during alcoholic fermentation? (A) Pepsin (B) Lactase (C) Amylase (D) Protease 12. Which fermentation process is used to produce soy sauce? (A) Lactic acid fermentation (B) Alcoholic fermentation (C) Koji fermentation (D) Acetic acid fermentation 13. In which type of fermentation are lactic acid bacteria used to produce cheeses? (A) Heterolactic fermentation (B) Homolactic fermentation (C) Acetic acid fermentation (D) Alcoholic fermentation 14. Which process involves the fermentation of grape juice to produce wine? (A) Alcoholic fermentation (B) Lactic acid fermentation (C) Acetic acid fermentation (D) Malolactic fermentation 15. What is the primary microorganism involved in the fermentation of kombucha tea? (A) Saccharomyces cerevisiae (B) Lactobacillus acidophilus (C) Candida albicans (D) Acetobacter species 16. Which microorganism is essential for the fermentation of pickles? (A) Aspergillus oryzae (B) Saccharomyces cerevisiae (C) Clostridium botulinum (D) Lactobacillus plantarum 17. Which fermentation process is used in the production of miso? (A) Koji fermentation (B) Alcoholic fermentation (C) Lactic acid fermentation (D) Acetic acid fermentation 18. Which type of fermentation is used to produce buttermilk? (A) Alcoholic fermentation (B) Lactic acid fermentation (C) Acetic acid fermentation (D) Koji fermentation 19. Which organism is primarily responsible for the fermentation of sake? (A) Acetobacter aceti (B) Saccharomyces cerevisiae (C) Lactobacillus bulgaricus (D) Aspergillus oryzae 20. In which type of fermentation does yeast convert sugars into both ethanol and carbon dioxide? (A) Lactic acid fermentation (B) Acetic acid fermentation (C) Alcoholic fermentation (D) Malolactic fermentation 21. Which fermentation process is used to produce tempeh? (A) Koji fermentation (B) Lactic acid fermentation (C) Soybean fermentation (D) Alcoholic fermentation 22. Which bacteria are used in the fermentation of fermented fish products like surströmming? (A) Lactobacillus species (B) Staphylococcus aureus (C) Pediococcus species (D) Leuconostoc species 23. What is the primary product of fermentation in the production of beer? (A) Acetic acid (B) Ethanol (C) Lactic acid (D) Butyric acid 24. Which enzyme helps in the breakdown of starches during the fermentation of beer? (A) Amylase (B) Lactase (C) Cellulase (D) Pectinase 25. Which fermentation process is used to produce traditional Korean fermented foods such as kimchi? (A) Alcoholic fermentation (B) Koji fermentation (C) Acetic acid fermentation (D) Lactic acid fermentation 26. Which microorganism is crucial for the production of cider from apples? (A) Lactobacillus species (B) Acetobacter species (C) Saccharomyces cerevisiae (D) Aspergillus niger 27. What is the purpose of malolactic fermentation in wine production? (A) To convert malic acid to lactic acid (B) To produce ethanol (C) To enhance fruity flavors (D) To increase the alcohol content 28. Which bacteria are used to ferment soybeans in the production of natto? (A) Bacillus subtilis (B) Lactobacillus bulgaricus (C) Saccharomyces cerevisiae (D) Aspergillus oryzae 29. What is the primary function of yeast in alcoholic fermentation? (A) To convert sugars into ethanol and carbon dioxide (B) To produce lactic acid (C) To produce acetic acid (D) To ferment proteins 30. Which fermentation process is used to produce sauerkraut? (A) Acetic acid fermentation (B) Alcoholic fermentation (C) Lactic acid fermentation (D) Butyric acid fermentation