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Fermentation of sugars to ethanol requires which conditions?
AStrong sunlight
BHigh pressure
CExcess oxygen
DAbsence of air
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Absence of air
Fermentation is anaerobic, and air would oxidise the ethanol formed.
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