Assume You Are Working for a Chemical Company and You

question 11

Multiple Choice

Assume you are working for a chemical company and you are responsible for growing a yeast culture that produces ethyl alcohol. The yeasts are growing well on the maltose medium but are not producing alcohol. The most likely explanation is

• A) Yeasts don't produce ethyl alcohol.
• B) O₂ is in the medium.
• C) Not enough protein is provided.
• D) The maltose is toxic.
• E) None of the above.

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