Fermentation of sugar leads to
- AEthyl alcohol
- BMethyl alcohol
- CAcetic acid
- DChlorophyll
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Correct answer: (a) Ethyl alcohol
Explanation
In fermentation, enzymes from yeast turn sugar into ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and carbon dioxide:
- invertase splits sucrose into glucose and fructose
- zymase turns them into ethanol: C₆H₁₂O₆ → 2C₂H₅OH + 2CO₂
This is how beer, wine and industrial alcohol are made.