Question

Given below are two statements:
• [Statement (I):] Saccharomyces cerevisiae, an yeast, is the most widely used microorganism for industrial ethanol fermentation. 
• [Statement (II):] Saccharomyces cerevisiae produces ethanol through glycolytic (Embden Meyerhoff Parnas) Pathway. 
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below. 
 

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

While S. cerevisiae is highly efficient at fermenting 6-carbon sugars (like glucose) via the EMP pathway, genetically engineered strains are used to ferment 5-carbon sugars (like xylose) for cellulosic ethanol production.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A