Fermentation with Yeast and Sugar Quiz

What is fermentation primarily characterized by?

• The breakdown of substances by light

• The breakdown of substances by microorganisms

• The breakdown of substances by sound

• The breakdown of substances by heat

Which of the following is NOT recommended for safety during the experiment?

• Using goggles

• Using a lab coat

• Wearing gloves

• Wearing sandals

How much sugar is added to the second bottle in the experiment?

• No sugar

• One teaspoon

• Two teaspoons

• Three teaspoons

What is the primary waste product produced by yeast during fermentation?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

What happens to the balloon as more carbon dioxide is produced?

• It deflates

• It shrinks

• It expands

• It changes color

What are the products of the fermentation reaction involving sucrose?

• Ethanol and hydrogen

• Glucose and oxygen

• Ethanol and carbon dioxide

• Water and oxygen

Why does the balloon on the bottle with the most sugar grow the largest?

• It has more water

• It is in a warmer place

• It has more sugar for yeast to consume

• It has more yeast

What is the main purpose of the SciGuys' call to action at the end of the episode?

• To sell merchandise

• To provide a recipe for bread

• To encourage viewers to share their experiment results

• To announce a new episode

What should viewers do before sharing photos or videos of their experiments?

• Send them to SciGuys via email

• Ask their parents for permission

• Upload them to a personal blog

• Post directly without permission

What platform is NOT mentioned for sharing experiment results with SciGuys?

• Facebook

• Google Plus

• Twitter

• Instagram