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Which of the following plant species you would select for the production of bioethanol ?

A

Brassica

B

Zea mays

C

Pongamia

D

Jatropha

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The correct Answer is:
B
Corn or Zea mays (maize) is made into ethanol by grinding the corn mixing it with water and heating it. Enzymes are added that convert starch to sugar. Fermentation turns the sugar into alcohol which is separated from the water by distillation.
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