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Which form of fermentation is used to produce beer?

  • A. Lactic acid fermentation
  • B. Acetic acid fermentation
  • C. Propionic acid fermentation
  • D. Ethyl alcohol fermentation
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, Ethyl alcohol fermentation. During beer production, yeast metabolizes sugars in the wort to produce ethanol (ethyl alcohol) and carbon dioxide, which are responsible for the alcohol content and carbonation in beer. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because lactic acid fermentation produces lactic acid, acetic acid fermentation produces acetic acid, and propionic acid fermentation produces propionic acid, none of which are used in the production of beer.