Which of the molecule listed below is a product of fermentation of glucose by yeast?

{(C_{6} H_{10} O_{5})}_{n}

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C_{2} H_{5} O H

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C_{6} H_{12} O_{6}

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{C H}_{3} O H

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Solution

The correct option is B $C_{2} H_{5} O H$
In yeast, the incomplete oxidation of glucose is achieved under anaerobic conditions by sets of reactions where pyruvic acid is converted to ${C O}_{2}$ and $C_{2} H_{5} O H$ (ethanol).
So, the correct answer is (B).

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