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What causes the wine faults acetic souring, mousse and lactic acidosis?
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Correct answer is: Bacteria
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Bacteria
Single-celled microorganisms in spherical, rod or screw form that occur everywhere. Bacteria-like, even tinier microorganisms (without cell walls) are called phytoplasmas. Bacteria, unlike viruses (which have no metabolism and need a host such as a bacterium), reproduce by cell division. There are more than 2,000 species, most of which are harmless. In fact, many make an important contribution to the biological balance in nature by breaking down dead living organisms into their basic substances during decay and putrefaction. Some are even able to break down environmental toxins such as mineral oil. Specific bactericides are...
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