Yeast Ferment Hexose Sugars into Two Molecules of Ethanol and Two

question 16

Essay

Yeast ferment hexose sugars into two molecules of ethanol and two molecules of CO₂.This reaction is used in bread making-the CO₂ causes the dough to rise.Explain why this reaction is so sensitive to temperature,slowing down considerably at lower temperatures.

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