alleryPyruvic acid becomes ethanol in yeast through
APyruvic dehydrogenase, citrate synthase
BHexokinase, pyruvic decarboxylase
CLactate, alcohol dehydrogenases
DPyruvic decarboxylase, alcohol dehydrogenase
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Pyruvic decarboxylase, alcohol dehydrogenase
Pyruvic acid decarboxylase removes CO2 and alcohol dehydrogenase then reduces the product to ethanol.
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