In the presence of zymase, glucose is broken down into?
A
Oxygen and energy
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B
Ethanol, oxygen and energy
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C
Carbon dioxide and energy
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D
Ethanol, carbon dioxide and energy
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Solution
The correct option is D Ethanol, carbon dioxide and energy During the fermentation process, glucose is broken down into ethanol and carbon dioxide along with the release of energy. In yeasts, this process is carried out by the enzyme zymase.