The process of converting sugar into alcohol by yeast is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The process of converting sugar into alcohol by yeast is called:
A. Saponification
B. Esterification
C. Hydrogenation
D. Fermentation
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Fermentation is the anaerobic breakdown of glucose by enzymes (zymase) in yeast to produce ethanol and CO₂: C₆H₁₂O₆ → 2C₂H₅OH + 2CO₂. Esterification forms esters, saponification makes soap, hydrogenation adds H₂.

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