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Question
The micro-organism used in the production of acetic acid is ______.
Options
Aspergillus niger
Rhizopus arrhizus
Neurospora gossypii
Acetobacter aceti
Solution
The micro-organism used in the production of acetic acid is Acetobacter aceti.
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