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_______________ is used to detect the presence of bacteria in food or clinical samples.

(a) Proteolytic enzymes

(b) Luciferase

(c) Rennet

(d) Glucoamylase

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Right option is (b) Luciferase

To elaborate: Luciferase is used to detect the presence of bacteria in food or clinical samples. Proteolytic enzymes are used in meat tenderization. Rennet is used in cheese making. Glucoamylase is used in glucose syrups.

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