Question

Which of the following statement(s) is (are) correct?

1. Pyruvate can be converted into ethanol and carbon dioxide by yeast

    

2. Fermentation takes place in aerobic bacteria
3. Fermentation takes place in mitochondria
4. Fermentation is a form of anaerobic respiration

Options

• (i) and (iii)

• (ii) and (iv)

• (i) and (iv)

• (ii) and (iii)

Answer 1

(i) and (iv)

Explanation - 

Fermentation is carried out by anaerobes in the cytoplasm. Hence option ii) and iii) are wrong.