This Organism Is Used to Initiate the Fermentation of Cabbage

question 48

Multiple Choice

This organism is used to initiate the fermentation of cabbage to make sauerkraut:

• A)Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• B)Leuconostoc mesenteroides
• C)Streptococcus lactis and Lactobacillus
• D)Propionibacterium
• E)Spirulina

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Definitions:

Negative Externality

An adverse effect on a third party not directly involved in an economic transaction, often leading to market failure if not properly addressed.

Marginal Social Cost

The additional cost to society as a whole of producing one more unit of a good or service, including both private and external costs.

Marginal Damage Cost

The additional cost associated with producing one more unit of a good or service, considering the negative externalities.

Efficient Amount

This refers to the quantity of a good or service that maximizes social welfare, where the marginal benefit to consumers equals the marginal cost of production.