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Fermentation alone does not produce beve...

Fermentation alone does not produce beverages with an ethanol content greater than

A

`10%`

B

`15%`

C

`12%`

D

`17%`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Because the enzymes of the yeast are deactivated at higher concentrations. To produce beverages of higher alcohol content the aqueous solution must be distilled.Brandy, whiskey, and vodka are produced in this way. The flavours of the various distilled liquors result from other organic compounds that distill with the alcohol and water.
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