The enzyme that converts glucose into ethanol in yeast is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The enzyme that converts glucose into ethanol in yeast is:
A. Zymase
B. Lactase
C. Maltase
D. Invertase
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Zymase is the enzyme complex in yeast that catalyzes alcoholic fermentation, converting pyruvate to ethanol and CO₂. Invertase hydrolyzes sucrose, lactase breaks lactose, maltase breaks maltose. Zymase activity is exploited in baking and brewing industries.

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