Yeast Lab Conclusion

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What type of energy do yeast produce during fermentation?

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Chemical energy in ATP.

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What type of fermentation can yeast perform?

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Alcoholic fermentation.

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What is required for yeast to break down sugar and maximize energy production?

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Oxygen.

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What type of organisms are yeasts classified as?

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Heterotrophs.

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What are the waste products of alcoholic fermentation in yeast?

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Carbon dioxide and ethyl alcohol.

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What is fermentation?

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A metabolic process that converts sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen.

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What is the role of yeast in baking?

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Yeast ferments sugars, producing carbon dioxide that helps dough rise.

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How does temperature affect yeast fermentation?

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Higher temperatures can increase fermentation rates up to a point, but too high can kill the yeast.

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What is the significance of carbon dioxide in alcoholic fermentation?

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It creates bubbles in beverages and causes dough to rise.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration in yeast?

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Aerobic respiration uses oxygen and produces more energy, while anaerobic respiration (fermentation) does not.