CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

In the presence of zymase, glucose is broken down into?

A
Oxygen and energy
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Ethanol, oxygen and energy
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Carbon dioxide and energy
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Ethanol, carbon dioxide and energy
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
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.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Respiration in Plants
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon