MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #18

During the final stage of industrial ethanol production from starch, glucose is converted into ethanol. Which enzyme is responsible for this biochemical transformation?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #18

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During the final stage of industrial ethanol production from starch, glucose is converted into ethanol. Which enzyme is responsible for this biochemical transformation?

    • A) Zymase
    • B) Diastase
    • C) Urease
    • D) Lactase

    Answer: Zymase

    Explanation: Zymase is the enzyme complex in yeast that converts simple sugars like glucose into ethanol and carbon dioxide during the final fermentation stage.