A Beer Maker Is Using Yeast to Make His Favorite

question 85

Multiple Choice

A beer maker is using yeast to make his favorite brew. How does yeast produce ethanol?

• A)through the reduction of acetaldehyde, derived from pyruvate
• B)through the direct reduction of pyruvate, similar to lactic acid fermentation
• C)through the oxidation of acetaldehyde, derived from pyruvate
• D)directly from the reduction of glucose
• E)through the reduction of lactic acid

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