Candle Jars Are Usually Used to

question 71

Multiple Choice

Candle jars are usually used to

• A) prevent candles from melting.
• B) provide an atmosphere with CO₂.
• C) stimulate the growth of obligate anaerobes.
• D) prevent the growth of obligate aerobes.
• E) enhance the growth of microaerophiles.

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Definitions:

Crossed Aldol Condensation

A chemical reaction involving two different carbonyl compounds to form a β-hydroxyketone or an α,β-unsaturated ketone under basic or acidic conditions.

Cinnamaldehyde

A yellow oily compound that gives cinnamon its flavor and odor, known chemically as a phenylpropanoid.

Claisen Product

The β-keto ester or β-diketone result obtained from a Claisen Condensation reaction.

Methyl Phenylacetate

An organic compound characterized by an ester functional group connecting a methyl group and a phenylacetate group.