Multiple choice

The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol is called______.

  1. Nitrogen fixation

  2. Moulding

  3. Fermentation

  4. Alcoholism
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Explanation

Fermentation is the metabolic process where yeast or bacteria convert sugars (glucose) into alcohol (ethanol), carbon dioxide, and energy in the absence of oxygen. Nitrogen fixation is converting atmospheric nitrogen to usable forms, moulding is fungal growth, and alcoholism is a medical condition - none describe this biochemical conversion process.

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