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Which enzyme catalyses the reaction below? Pyruvic acid → Carbon dioxide + Ethanol

General Science Biology Botany Class 11th NEET UG NEET UG Preparation

Q. 4 of Quiz-1442 (Que-ID : 3047)

Which enzyme catalyses the reaction below? Pyruvic acid → Carbon dioxide + Ethanol

  • Pyruvic acid decarboxylase
  • Alcohol dehydrogenase
  • None of these
  • Both of these

Ans → (d)Both of these

Explanation → In fermentation, the incomplete oxidation of glucose is achieved under anaerobic conditions by sets of reactions in which pyruvic acid is converted to carbon dioxide and ethanol.

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