Which Organism is Used to Make Swiss Cheese

Question

Which organism is used to make Swiss cheese?
A)Saccharomyces cerevisiae
B)Leuconostoc mesenteroides
C)Streptococcus lactis and Lactobacillus
D)Propionibacterium
E)Spirulina

Accepted Answer

Propionibacterium species are used in the production of Swiss cheese for their role in creating the characteristic holes or "eyes" through the process of propionic acid fermentation, which releases carbon dioxide gas.