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what is the equation for the fermentation of bacteria ?

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Fermentation is a metabolic process of converting glucose into alcohol and acid by action of bacteria or fungi. The chemical equation for the fermentation of glucose by bacteria is
C₆H₁₂O_{6 â†’} 2 C₂H₅OH + 2 CO₂
C₂H₅OH is the chemical formula for ethanol.

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