Which two bacterial species are traditionally used as primary starter cultures for making yogurt?
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- Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus
- Lactococcus lactis and Leuconostoc mesenteroides
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Lactobacillus plantarum
- Bacillus subtilis and Pediococcus pentosaceus
Correct answer: Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus
Explanation: Traditional yogurt fermentation uses Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus as primary cultures, typically incubated near 42°C.
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