Statement-1 : Alcoholic fermentation involves conversion of sugar into ethanol by the action of yeast. Statement-2 : Fermentation involves the liberation of CO2 gas.
A
Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1.
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B
Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for statement-1.
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C
Statement-1 is True, statement-2 is False.
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D
Statement-1 is False, statement-2 is True.
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Solution
The correct option is B Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for statement-1. Sugar is converted into ethanol by action of yeast in the alcoholic fermentation process.
Sugar is present in the form of starch present in potato maize, barley, rice etc. Cane sugar (molasses) is also used for the process.
During fermentation, carbon dioxide gas is liberated.