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Carbon Dioxide and Fermentation

publish date: 2026/06/20 10:12:18.126875 UTC

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True or False: Carbon dioxide is released when pyruvate is converted into ethanol during fermentation.

True

False

Correct Answer

True

Explanation

When pyruvate is converted into ethanol during alcoholic fermentation, carbon dioxide gas is released as a byproduct. This is the same gas that causes bread dough to rise and gives beer its carbonation.

Reference

Biology: A self-teaching guide

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