Question

Write the name of the bacteria that converts milk into curd.

Hint:

Lactobacillus bacteria are used in dairy fermentation to produce curd.

Answer 1

Step 1: Bacterial action in curd formation.
The process of converting milk into curd is a fermentation process, where specific bacteria convert lactose (milk sugar) into lactic acid.
Step 2: Identify the bacteria.
The primary bacterium responsible for this process is Lactobacillus species, which includes Lactobacillus bulgaricus.
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{Lactobacillus}} \]