JAMB Biology 2010 Objective — Question 19

Question 19 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Yeast respires anaerobically to convert simple sugar to carbon(IV) oxide and

A. alcoholCorrect
B. acid
C. oxygen
D. water

Explanation

The anaerobic respiration of yeast (fermentation) converts simple sugar to carbon (IV) oxide and ethanol (alcohol): C6H12O6 → 2C2H5OH + 2CO2 + Energy.

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