Consider statements about microorganisms: 1. Lactobacillus is used in curd formation. 2. Saccharomyces is used in bread making. 3. Aspergillus is used in the production of citric acid. Which are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Consider statements about microorganisms: 1. Lactobacillus is used in curd formation. 2. Saccharomyces is used in bread making. 3. Aspergillus is used in the production of citric acid. Which are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lactobacillus is a lactic acid bacterium that ferments lactose in milk, producing lactic acid that coagulates proteins to form curd. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (baker's yeast) undergoes anaerobic respiration, producing CO2 gas that causes bread dough to rise. Aspergillus niger, a fungus, is widely used in industrial fermentation for the large-scale production of citric acid. All statements are correct.

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Consider statements about human anatomy: 1. The femur is the longest bone in the body. 2. The stapes is the smallest bone in the body. 3. The hyoid bone is attached to another bone by a joint. Which are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The femur (thigh bone) is the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the human skeleton. The stapes (stirrup) is a small bone in the middle ear and is the smallest bone in the human body. The hyoid bone is a U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue; it is unique because it is not articulated (jointed) with any other bone, but is suspended by muscles and ligaments. Thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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A. Uracil
B. Cytosine
C. Adenine
D. Thymine

Correct Answer: Option B


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Consider statements about human nutrition: 1. A balanced diet provides all essential nutrients. 2. Malnutrition only refers to undernutrition. 3. Water is essential for life. Which are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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