Question

Which of the following is a raw material for the production of riboflavin?

(a) Ammonium salt

(b) Pharmamedia

(c) Pancreatic digest of gelatin

(d) Dried beef blood

This question was addressed to me in unit test.

My doubt stems from Media for Industrial Fermentations in chapter Media for Industrial Fermentations of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

The correct option is (c) Pancreatic digest of gelatin

To elaborate: Pancreatic digest of gelatin is used as a raw material for the production of riboflavin. Riboflavin is a vitamin B2 which is required for the breakdown of biomolecules.