Question

The organic compound obtained as the end product of the fermentation of a sugar solution is ______.

Options

• Methanol

• Ethanol

• Ethane

• Methanoic acid

Answer 1

The organic compound obtained as the end product of the fermentation of a sugar solution is ethanol.

Explanation:

During the fermentation of sugar solution (glucose) using yeast, ethanol is formed as the end product along with carbon dioxide. This process is carried out by the enzyme zymase present in yeast.