In the fermentation of glucose to ethanol by yeast, which enzyme complex converts glucose into ethanol and carbon dioxide?
Correct answer B. Zymase
Explanation
Yeast contains zymase, which converts glucose into ethanol and carbon dioxide: C₆H₁₂O₆ → 2C₂H₅OH + 2CO₂. Invertase and maltase only break down disaccharides into simple sugars.
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