Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition by Marjorie Kelly Cowan

Exercise 15

Critical thinking is the ability to reason and solve problems using facts and concepts. These questions can be approached from a number of angles and, in most cases, they do not have a single correct answer.
a. List examples of microbes used in the production of fermented products such as beer, cheese, and pickles.
b. Explain why only specific microbes are selected to produce each of these distinct fermented products.