Botany-Fermentation
NEET Botany Fermentation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11
Consider a diagram showing the fermentation pathway in yeast. Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of pyruvic acid to ethanol?
A
Pyruvic acid decarboxylase
B
Alcohol dehydrogenase
C
Hexokinase
D
NADH dehydrogenase
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In the fermentation process by yeast, pyruvic acid is converted to ethanol through reactions catalyzed by pyruvic acid decarboxylase and alcohol dehydrogenase. The first step involves pyruvic acid decarboxylase.
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