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Two very small organisms X and Y both reproduce by the method of budding. Organism X is industrially very important because it is used in making alcohol from sugar. It is also used in making bread. Organism Y is a tiny animal having tentacles which lives in water.
(b) Name the process in which X converts sugar into alcohol.

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  • Fermentation is a process in which yeast converts glucose into alcohol (ethanol) and carbon dioxide.
  • Fermentation takes place in the absence of oxygen.

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