Question

    Which of the following process results in formation of alcohol from sugar?

    A Oxidation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Amylation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Acetylation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Fermentation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Fermentation isthe process in which a substance breaks down into a simpler substance . Fermentation refers to the metabolic process by which organic molecules (mainly carbohydrates, such as starch or a sugar) are converted into acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen or any electron transport chain.

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