The solid part of the milk produced by coagulation is known as curd and the liquid is known as whey, this is used as food source for

The solid part of the milk produced by coagulation is known as curd and the liquid is known as whey, this is used as food source for

Explanation

Whey, the liquid part of milk after curdling, contains lactose, proteins, and nutrients that can be used by both:


- Bacteria – for fermentation (e.g., in yogurt or cheese production)

- Yeast – as a nutrient source in certain fermentation processes