In what way do lactose fermenting bacteria alter the pH of their environment?

A) Lactose fermenting bacteria decrease the pH of their environment.
B) Lactose fermenting bacteria increase the pH of their environment.


A) Lactose fermenting bacteria decrease the pH of their environment.

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