In the 20th Century, Scientists Harnessed the Natural Metabolic Reactions

question 15

Multiple Choice

In the 20th century, scientists harnessed the natural metabolic reactions of bacteria to make which of the following for the first time in an industrial setting?

• A) bread
• B) acetone
• C) cheese
• D) alcohol
• E) soy sauce

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