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Which of the following nitrogen source is used in bacitracin production?

(a) Peanut granules

(b) Corn steep liquor

(c) Pharmamedia

(d) Soybean meal

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Question is taken from Media for Industrial Fermentations in section Media for Industrial Fermentations of Fermentation Technology

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Correct option is (a) Peanut granules

The explanation is: The peanut granules are useful in the production of bacitracin. Bacitracin is an ointment that is used to prevent skin infections.

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