Curdling of milk is caused due to the formation of which of the following acids by the bacteria?

Curdling of milk is caused due to the formation of which of the following acids by the bacteria?
  1. Formic acid
  2. Acetic acid
  3. Lactic acid
  4. Maleic acid

Solution

Lactobacillus bacteria converts the lactose sugar into an acid (lactic acid) by means of fermentation.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2022 (05 Jul Shift 2)

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