Question

The correct sequence of enzymes involved in the commercial production of ethanol by fermentation from sugar is:

• A. {Invertase, Zymase}
• B. {Zymase, Invertase}
• C. {Maltase, Zymase}
• D. {Zymase, Maltase}

Hint:

In fermentation, invertase breaks down sucrose to simpler sugars like glucose and fructose, while zymase then converts glucose into ethanol and carbon dioxide.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The process of fermentation involves two key enzymes:
1. Invertase breaks down sucrose into glucose and fructose.
2. Zymase is a group of enzymes responsible for converting glucose into ethanol and carbon dioxide.
Thus, the correct answer is: Invertase, Zymase.