Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Anaerobic respiration

Anaerobic respiration — practice question

Yeast is used in bread-making. During anaerobic respiration, it produces carbon dioxide.
(a)[2]

Write the balanced chemical equation for yeast anaerobic respiration in bread-making.

(b(i))[1]

Predict the rate of carbon dioxide production when the concentration of the glucose solution was 7.0%.

(b(ii))[2]

Draw a line on Fig. 3.1 showing the rate of carbon dioxide production at $20\,^{\circ}\text{C}$.

(b(iii))[1]

State why no carbon dioxide was produced.

(c)[1]

Name one further industrial process that uses yeast.

(d(i))[3]

Explain the functions of these fermenter parts: stirrer, water-filled jacket, probes.

(d(ii))[1]

State why sterility is necessary.

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