Ethanol is produced by fermentation of sugar. The microorganisms used are: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ethanol is produced by fermentation of sugar. The microorganisms used are:
A. Algae
B. Virus
C. Bacteria
D. Yeast
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) enzymes convert glucose to ethanol and CO₂ anaerobically. Bacteria produce lactic acid or acetic acid; algae are photosynthetic.

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