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The sugar solution is converted into alcohol.
i) In the above reaction what kind of process takes place?
ii) Which microorganism is involved?

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  1. Alcoholic fermentation is a biochemical process in which sugars such as glucose, fructose, and sucrose are converted into small amounts of ATP, producing ethanol and carbon dioxide during the process.
  2. This process is carried out by yeast cells using a range of enzymes.

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