MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #21

During the industrial fermentation of molasses, a specific enzyme is added to hydrolyze sucrose into glucose and fructose. Which enzyme is this?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #21

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During the industrial fermentation of molasses, a specific enzyme is added to hydrolyze sucrose into glucose and fructose. Which enzyme is this?

    • A) Zymase
    • B) Invertase
    • C) Maltase
    • D) Diastase

    Answer: Invertase

    Explanation: Invertase hydrolyzes sucrose into glucose and fructose, whereas Zymase is the tempting wrong option that converts glucose into ethanol.