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Glucose overset(H2 O) underset("Enzyme")...

Glucose `overset(H_2 O) underset("Enzyme") to C_2 H_5 OH + CO_2 + ` Energy
The above reaction is an example of

A

hydrolysis

B

saponification

C

dehydration

D

fermentation

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The correct Answer is:
D
Conversion of glucose into ethyl alcohol, `C_(2)H_(5)OH` in the presence of enzymes is fermentation
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