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Homofermentative LAB produces more amount of lactic acid than heterofermentative LAB.

(a) True

(b) False

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The correct option is (a) True

Explanation: Homofermentative LAB produce more amount of lactic acid than heterofermentative LAB. About 85% of lactic acid is produced by homofermentative LAB. An example of homofermentative LAB is Lactobacillus plantarum.

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