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Which class of bacteriocin from LAB produces acidocin B?

(a) Class I

(b) Class IIa

(c) Class IIc

(d) Class IId

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Asked question is from LAB and Fermented Vegetables topic in division Fermenting Vegetables & Milk, Fermenting Sour Tonic Beverages, Non-Food Applications of Fermentation of Fermentation Technology

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Correct option is (c) Class IIc

Explanation: Class IIc of bacteriocin from lactic acid bacteria produces acidocin B. It is produced by Lactobacillus acidophilus. Acidocin B affects membrane permeability and cell wall formation.

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