Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.

Statement 1- In fermentation, microbes break down sugar molecules into simpler substances.
Statement 2- Fermentation takes place in the presence of oxygen.

• A.
  Statement 1: True;
  Statement 2: False
• B.
  Statement 1: True;
  Statement 2: True
• C.
  Statement 1: False;
  Statement 2: False
• D.
  Statement 1: False;
  Statement 2: True

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Statement 1: True;
Statement 2: False

• Fermentation is a process in which microbes help to break down the complex sugar molecules of food into simpler substances.
• The process takes place in the absence of oxygen, i.e, anaerobically.
• Few food industries which rely on fermentation by microbes include: alcohol, baking and dairy industry.