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In the context of organic chemistry, what is the primary function of fermentation?
A
To convert sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide
B
To transform alcohols into ketones
C
To produce fatty acids from carbohydrates
D
To synthesize amino acids from simple sugars
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Understand the process of fermentation: Fermentation is a metabolic process that converts sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol. It occurs in yeast and bacteria, and also in oxygen-starved muscle cells, as in the case of lactic acid fermentation.
Identify the primary function of fermentation in organic chemistry: The most common type of fermentation is alcoholic fermentation, where sugars such as glucose are converted into alcohol (ethanol) and carbon dioxide by the action of yeast.
Consider the options given: The first option mentions converting sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide, which aligns with the primary function of fermentation.
Evaluate the other options: Transforming alcohols into ketones, producing fatty acids from carbohydrates, and synthesizing amino acids from simple sugars are not processes typically associated with fermentation.
Conclude that the primary function of fermentation in the context of organic chemistry is to convert sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide, as this is the most direct and well-known outcome of the fermentation process.
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