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Who is credited with the discovery of citric acid?
Who is credited with the discovery of citric acid?
- C. Wehmer
- James Currie
- Jabir Ibn Hayyan
- Carl Wilhelm Scheele (correct)
Which microorganism is mainly associated with citric acid production?
Which microorganism is mainly associated with citric acid production?
- Candida yeast (correct)
- Bacillus subtilis
- Streptococcus bacteria
- Penicillium mold
When did industrial-scale citric acid production begin?
When did industrial-scale citric acid production begin?
- 1784
- 1917
- 1890 (correct)
- 1929
What is the primary carbon source for high citric acid production?
What is the primary carbon source for high citric acid production?
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Which event disrupted Italian citrus exports and led to the industrial importance of microbial citric acid production?
Which event disrupted Italian citrus exports and led to the industrial importance of microbial citric acid production?
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