Which of the following organisms is used in the production of beverages?
Penicillium notatum
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Aspergillus niger
Clostridium butylicum
As discussed in Microbes in Industrial Products: Fermented Beverages -
Yeast -
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- wherein
is used for commercial production of ethanol.
Hence, the correct option is (b).