Among the following enzymes, which one is involved in the given below catalytic reaction? C ₆ H ₁₂ O ₆(a q) 2 C ₂ H ₅ OH (a q)+2 CO ₂(g)

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The given chemical reaction represents the process of alcoholic fermentation of glucose: C ₆ H ₁₂ O ₆(aq) 2 C ₂ H ₅ OH (aq) + 2 CO ₂(g) This reaction is catalyzed by the enzyme complex known as zymase, which is found in yeast. Zymase facilitates the conversion of glucose into ethanol and carbon dioxide. Answer: Zymase