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Which enzyme of yeast cells catalyzes the fermentation of sugar ?

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Zymase

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Invertase

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Cellulose

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Zymase
Zymase is an enzyme complex that catalyzes the fermentation of sugar into ethanol and carbon dioxide. It occurs naturally in yeasts. Zymase activity varies among yeast strains.

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