Question

Sugar is converted into alcohol. In the above reaction what kind of process takes
place? Which micro-organism is involved?

Answer 1

The reaction by the help of which the above reaction takes place is known as fermentation and the microorganism involved is yeast.

Fermentation is the process of chemical breakdown of any substance with the help of bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and letting out of the heat.

The reaction is exothermic.

Yeats is basically single-celled fungi they are also used in medical purposes for producing antibiotics.