Question is ⇒ If starch containing substrates are used for ethanol production, yeast strain can't be used directly because, Options are ⇒ (A) it doesn't contain amylases to hydrolyze starch, (B) starch is not a suitable substrate for the production of ethanol, (C) it is converted to pentose sugar, (D) none of the above, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ If starch containing substrates are used for ethanol production, yeast strain can't be used directly because, Options are ⇒ (A) it doesn't contain amylases to hydrolyze starch, (B) starch is not a suitable substrate for the production of ethanol, (C) it is converted to pentose sugar, (D) none of the above, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	If starch containing substrates are used for ethanol production, yeast strain can't be used directly because
A.	it doesn't contain amylases to hydrolyze starch [Correct Answer]
B.	starch is not a suitable substrate for the production of ethanol [Wrong Answer]
C.	it is converted to pentose sugar [Wrong Answer]
D.	none of the above [Wrong Answer]
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