Which of the following pairs of industrial microbial products and their uses is MISMATCHED?
A) streptokinase; dissolving blood clots
B) indigo; blue jeans
C) citric acid; antioxidant in food
D) gluconic acid; release of cellulose from flax to make linen
E) phenylalanine; the sweetener aspartame

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Gluconic acid is not used for the release of cellulose from flax to make linen. It is used as a food additive and in pharmaceuticals, among other things. The correct product for the release of cellulose from flax to make linen is pectinase.

Which of the Following Pairs of Industrial Microbial Products and Their