NEETBiologyMicrobes in Human WelfareMCQ+4 / −1
The most common substrate used in distilleries
for the production of ethanol is :
- AGround gram
- BMolasses
- CSoyabean
- DCorn meal
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Correct answer: B
Molasses are commonly used in distillaries for the production of ethanol. The molasses is diluted to a mash containing 10-20 wt % of sugar. By the fermentation system of molasses ethanol can be produced.
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