The enzyme in whose presence glucose and fructose are converted into alcohol is

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The enzyme in whose presence glucose and fructose are converted into alcohol is

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Science

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SSC

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{'enzyme': [8, 0, 2, 0], 'fructose': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'invertase': [3, 0, 0, 0], 'zymase': [2, 0, 0, 0], 'presence glucose': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'alcohol': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'diastase': [2, 0, 0, 0]}

The correct answer is option 4: Zymase.

Option 1: Diastase is an enzyme that breaks down starch into simpler sugars, such as glucose. It does not convert glucose and fructose into alcohol.

Option 2: Maltase is an enzyme that breaks down maltose into glucose. It does not convert glucose and fructose into alcohol.

Option 3: Invertase is an enzyme that converts sucrose into glucose and fructose. However, it does not convert glucose and fructose into alcohol.

Option 4: Zymase is the correct answer. Zymase is an enzyme complex produced by yeast during fermentation. It catalyzes the conversion of glucose and fructose into alcohol, mainly ethanol, and carbon dioxide. This process is commonly used in winemaking, brewing, and bread making. Zymase is crucial for the production of alcohol in these processes.

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