The conversion of a sugar solution into alcohol and the liberation of carbon dioxide is known as fermentation. Which microorganism is responsible for this process?

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Fermentation is the anaerobic breakdown of glucose by the yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). The glucose in the sugar solution is broken down to alcohol with the evolution of carbon dioxide. Fermentation is essential in many industrial purposes such as the making of alcohol, bread making etc.

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