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During the respiration of an organism A, 1 molecule of glucose produces 2 ATP molecules whereas, in the respiration of another organism B, 1 molecule of glucose produces 38 ATP molecules.

(c) Which type of organism, A or B, can convert glucose into alcohol ?

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Answer:
Organism A can convert glucose into alcohol as it undergoes anaerobic respiration.
In this process, glucose breaks down to form alcohol(ethanol) and carbon dioxide with the release of a small amount of energy (2ATP).
1Glucose → 2C2H5OH(ethanol)+2CO2+2ATP

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