Question

which microbe is used to extract ethanol from fruit juices and sugar molasses

Answer 1

Question :-

Which microbe is used to extract ethanol from fruit juices and sugar molasses?

Answer :-

The name of the microbe used to extract ethanol from fruit juice and sugar molasses is called yeast .

Yeast acts as a catalyst in the reaction and this is called fermentation of sugar.

The sugar molecules are broken down by the yeast and are converted to ethanol.

If you know organic chemistry then you will know the reaction of the above process or fermentation .

This principle is used in various industries to generate alcohol.

Hope it helps !

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