Question

Given below are two statements pertaining to bacteria used in cheese making.
Statement (I) : Propionibacteria species are Gram +ve rods that cause eye by lactate metabolism in Swiss type of cheese.
Statement (II) : Leuconostoc mesemteroids subsp. cremoris is Gm +ve cocci produce eye in Gouda and Edam cheese by lactate metabolism.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
• D. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.

Hint:

Remember the metabolic pathways of cheese bacteria: - *Propionibacterium* \(\rightarrow\) Lactate fermenter (\(CO_2\) \(\rightarrow\) Swiss eyes).
- *Leuconostoc* & *Lactococcus lactis* subsp. *diacetylactis* \(\rightarrow\) Citrate fermenter (Diacetyl & \(CO_2\) \(\rightarrow\) Gouda eyes).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D