Fermentation: Converting Carbohydrates into Other Products

The transcript explains the process of sugar fermentation by yeast, which is crucial for alcohol production. In the absence of oxygen, yeast releases an enzyme that converts glucose into ethanol and carbon dioxide, a key reaction in the brewing industry.

What is the process commonly referred to when sugar is fermented by yeast?

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What does yeast produce during the fermentation process in the absence of oxygen?

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What enzyme does yeast release to break down glucose?

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What are the two main products of the reaction that occurs during fermentation?

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Why is the fermentation reaction essential to the brewing industry?

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