Question

Who introduced the first method of dextrin utilization?

(a) Vakeria and Hinchliffe

(b) Oura

(c) Bisson and Fraenkel

(d) Does and Bisson

The question was posed to me in an interview for internship.

My doubt stems from Fermentation Biochemistry in section The Biochemistry of Fermentation of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) Vakeria and Hinchliffe

Best explanation: Vakeria and Hinchliffe introduced the first method for the utilization of dextrins. They introduced an appropriate enzyme into the brewing yeast by genetic manipulations. These modifications lead to the utilization of dextrin.