Which one of the following pairs is wrongly matched ?
- Methanogens – Gobar gas
- Yeast – Ethanol
- Streptomycetes – Antibiotic
- Coliforms – Vinegar
Answer
(4) Coliforms – Vinegar
Solution
As per NCERT:
(1) Methanogens such as Methanobacterium produce methane-rich biogas (gobar gas) from cattle dung — correct.
(2) Yeast ( Saccharomyces cerevisiae) ferments malted cereals and fruit juices to produce ethanol — correct.
(3) Streptomyces (streptomycetes) produce antibiotics, e.g., streptomycin — correct.
(4) Acetic acid (vinegar) is produced by Acetobacter aceti; coliforms are faecal bacteria of the human intestine and indicate sewage pollution of water — wrongly matched.
Answer: (4)