NEETBiologyBiological ClassificationMCQ+4 / −1
Curing of tea leaves is brought about by the activity of
- Afungi
- Bbacteria
- Cmycorrhiza
- Dviruses.
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Correct answer: B
For curing of tea, a bacteria Micrococcus
candicans is used.
Curing of tea leaves is brought about by
the activity of bacteria. It is essentially an oxidation, dry fermentation process, during
which water is driven off the green colour is
lost and the leaves assume a tougher texture
and undergo chemical changes.
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