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Which among the following are homofermentative lactic acid bacteria?
(A). Lactobacillus acidophilus
(B). Lactococcus lactis
(C). Leuconostoc mesenteroides
(D). Enterococcus faecalis
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Remember that the genus Leuconostoc is entirely heterofermentative, producing carbon dioxide and flavor compounds (diacetyl), which excludes option (C).
  • (A), (B) and (D) only.
  • (A), (B) and (C) only.
  • (A), (B), (C) and (D).
  • (B), (C) and (D) only.
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The Correct Option is A

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