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Fermentation
FERMENTATION: Glucose is broken down through an enzyme (yeast) to form alcohol and carbon dioxide
Glucose is broken down with zymase (an enzyme) into ethanol and carbon dioxide.
Glucose
Broken down with enzyme
Alcohol +
Carbon Dioxide
C6H12O6
Broken down with zymase
Ethanol
CO2
FYI: Drinkable alcohol is made from fermented grains.
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