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    Question

    In anaerobic respiration which enzyme is used while

    converting pyruvic acid to alcohol?
    A Alcohol dehydrogenase Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Pyruvate decarboxylase Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Lactic dehydrogenase Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Oxidase Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Glucose isomerase Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In anaerobic respiration (specifically in alcoholic fermentation), the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase is responsible for converting pyruvate (via acetaldehyde) into ethanol. This process is common in yeast and certain bacteria.

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