Botany-Fermentation
NEET Botany Fermentation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11
Imagine a diagram showing the process of alcoholic fermentation in yeast where pyruvic acid is converted into ethanol and carbon dioxide. Which enzyme is responsible for catalyzing the conversion of acetaldehyde to ethanol?
A
Alcohol dehydrogenase
B
Pyruvic acid decarboxylase
C
Lactate dehydrogenase
D
Acetyl-CoA synthetase
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In alcoholic fermentation in yeast, alcohol dehydrogenase catalyzes the conversion of acetaldehyde to ethanol, while pyruvic acid decarboxylase is involved in the initial conversion of pyruvic acid to acetaldehyde.
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