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Question
The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol is called ___________.
Options
nitrogen fixation
moulding
fermentation
infection
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Solution
The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol is called fermentation.
Explanation:
To convert sugar to alcohol, grains, fruits, or vegetables must undergo a process known as fermentation. When yeast or bacteria react with carbohydrates in food, they produce ethanol and carbon dioxide.
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