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Conversion of sugar into alcohol during fermentation is due to direct action of

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Temperature
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Concentration of sugar
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Zymase
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Microorganisms
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Solution

The correct option is C Zymase
Conversion of sugar to alcohol directly was found in yeast fermentation in which glucose was converted to ethyl alcohol and CO2. The conversion happens in presence of an enzyme called zymase which is found naturally in yeast. So, the answer is 'Zymase'.

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