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Write a note on fermentation by microbes and its applications.

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Fermentation is the process of conversion of carbohydrates to alcohol and \[C{{O}_{2}}\] with the help of bacteria and yeast.

Microbes via fermentation are utilised for the synthesis of a number of products valuable for human beings.

(a) Production of bread using baker's yeast.

(b) Microbes are used to ferment fish, soyabean, bamboo shoots, etc.

(c) Different varieties of cheese are produced by fermentation via microbes.

(d) Wine, beer and other alcoholic drinks are also produced by fermentation.

(e) Vinegar is also produced by fermentation.