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Sugar is converted into alcohol. In the above reaction what kind of process takes place? Which microorganism is involved?

When sugar is converted into alcohol this process is known as fermentation. This process is carried out in the presence of yeast. In this process along with alcohol carbon dioxide and energy is also produced.

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