Explain the Fermentation ?

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It is the process in which incomplete oxidation of sugar
takes place and as a result of this carbon dioxide and
alcohol id formed. These reactions proceed in the absence of
oxygen by certain micro- organism which secretes enzyme
called as Zymase. This process is represented by following
equation:

C6H12O6 +Zymase -> 2C2H5oH + 2CO2 +Energy
(Sugar +Zymase -> Alcohol +Carbon dioxide +Energy

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