A Baker Forgets to Put Yeast in His Bread Dough

question 31

Multiple Choice

A baker forgets to put yeast in his bread dough. Which of the following do you expect to happen to the bread as a result?

• A) The bread will not rise.
• B) The bread will look normal but will be tough.
• C) It will take longer to bake.
• D) Bacterial contaminants will now be able to grow.
• E) The bread will have a sour taste.

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Definitions:

Fear Center

A colloquial term often used to refer to the amygdala, a part of the brain involved in processing emotions, including fear.

Amygdala

A section of the brain that is responsible for detecting fear and preparing for emergency events.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Cerebellum

A major feature of the hindbrain of all vertebrates responsible for motor control, and possibly also some cognitive functions.