Respiration in Plants Question 21

21. Fermentation is anaerobic production of

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(a) protein and acetic acid

(b) alcohol, lactic acid or similar compounds

(c) ethers and acetones

(d) alcohol and lipoproteins

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Answer : b

Hints & Solutions

(b) Fermentation is referred to as the decomposition of organic compounds, anaerobically by enzymes yielding alcohol, organic acids; gases etc.