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Assertion : In alcoholic fermentaion, th...

Assertion : In alcoholic fermentaion, the hexose molecule is converted into glucose asnd fructose.
Reason : Alcoholic fermentatioin is anaerobic respiration brough about by enzyme zymase.

A

If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D

If the assertion is false but reason is true

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The correct Answer is:
D
Alcoholic fermentation is a process of anaerobic respiration that involves breakdown of glucose in alcohol, water and energy. It is catalyzed by enzyme zymase.
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