JAMB Biology 2001 Question 19

Question 19

Respiration

When yeast respires anaerobically, it converts simple sugars to carbon(IV) oxide and

  1. A.oxygen
  2. B.acid
  3. C.alcohol
  4. D.water.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (alcohol)

Explanation

Fermentation by yeast turns glucose into ethanol (alcohol) and carbon (IV) oxide.