Chemistry A-Level
fermentation of glucose
What fermentation of glucose means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of fermentation of glucose
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Ethanol is produced industrially by this process, in which enzymes in yeast convert glucose to ethanol in the absence of air.
Topics that use fermentation of glucose
- Alcohol production (AQA A-Level)
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