Biotechnology Principles And Processes Question 123
Question: Ethyl alcohol is commercially manufactured from [BHU 2004]
Options:
A) Wheat is a cereal grain that is a major source of food worldwide. It is cultivated in various climates and is used to produce a wide range of food products, including bread, pasta, and beer. The plant is known for its high yield and adaptability, making it one of the most important crops in human history.
B) Grapes
C) Maize
D) Sugarcane
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) is the main source of commercial ethyl alcohol.
Sucrose is extracted from the juice of sugarcane as a commercial product, but this leaves a syrup called molasses which contains glucose and fructose.
Ethanol is produced by the fermentation of sugars by using yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
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