Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 525

Question: Assertion : Yeast show fermentation. Reason : They show anaerobic respiration only.

Options:

A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D) If both the assertion and reason are false

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Yeasts are facultative anaerobes, i.e., anaerobes capable of respiring aerobically as well.

Fermentation occurs during anaerobic respiration.