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State whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements:(1) Lactobacilli are aerobic bacteria. (2) Lactobacilli converts lactose sugar into alcohol. (3) Yoghurt has a specific sour taste due to acetic acid. (4) The bacteria Clostridium are present in the root . nodules of leguminous plants. (5) Yeast cell is a prokaryotic cell. (6) The use of Rhizobium has helped to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers. (7) Ethanol is a smokeless and high quality fuel. (8) A yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used for absorbing toxins released during palm oil production. (9) Gentamycin is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic. (10) Antibiotics mainly act against bacteria.

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(1) False. Lactobacilli are anaerobic bacteria. 

(2) False. The Lactobacilli converts lactose sugar into lactic acid. 

(3) False. Yogurt has a specific sour taste due to lactic acid. 

(4) False. The bacteria Rhizobium are present in the root nodules of leguminous plants. 

(5) False. Yeast cell is a eukaryotic cell. 

(6) True. 

(7) True. 

(8) False. A yeast, Yarrowia lipolytic is used to absorb the toxins released during the production of palm oil. 

(9) True. 

(10) True.



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