Which of the following converts milk into curd? Choose the correct answer with the help of given codes.

(A) Bacteria
(B) Virus
(C) Fungi
(D) Protozoa

Codes:

Correct option is B

The correct answer is Only A.

• Bacteria convert milk into curd. This statement is correct.
  ○ The bacteria Lactobacillus is primarily responsible for the fermentation process that converts milk into curd by producing lactic acid.
• Virus convert milk into curd. This statement is incorrect.
  ○ Viruses do not ferment milk into curd. They are not used in any fermentation process for food production.
• Fungi convert milk into curd. This statement is incorrect.
  ○ Fungi are not typically involved in the process of converting milk to curd. Although fungi are used in other types of fermentation (e.g., mold in cheese production), they do not convert milk into curd.
• Protozoa convert milk into curd. This statement is incorrect.
  ○ Protozoa are not involved in the fermentation of milk into curd. This process is specifically carried out by bacterial action.

Additional Information

• Lactobacillus Bacteria
  ○ These beneficial bacteria are used in the dairy industry to ferment milk sugar (lactose) into lactic acid, which curdles the milk and transforms it into curd or yogurt.
• Fermentation Process
• Fermentation involves the metabolic process where microorganisms, such as bacteria, break down sugars to release acids, gases, or alcohol, leading to food preservation and flavor enhancement.