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Which main product is obtained by microbial fermentation as ethanol?

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A microbial fermentation process in which sugar is converted into ethanol is called as ethanol fermentation. It is also called as alcoholic fermentation. In this, sugars like glucose, fructose, sucrose are converted into ethanol and carbon dioxide as by-products.

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