The scientist who demonstrated that fermentation is caused by yeast was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The scientist who demonstrated that fermentation is caused by yeast was:
A. Alexander Fleming
B. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
C. Louis Pasteur
D. Eduard Buchner
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Louis Pasteur proved that fermentation is caused by living yeast cells, not spontaneous chemical reactions. Buchner later showed that cell-free extracts could ferment sugar, discovering enzymes. Fleming discovered penicillin, Leeuwenhoek observed microbes.

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