Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Anaerobic respiration

Anaerobic respiration — practice question

A group of students added yeast, sugar and water to a bottle. Next, they fitted an empty balloon over the mouth of the bottle. The bottle was then left in a warm place for one hour. Over this period, the balloon became larger. Why does the balloon become larger?

  • AThe yeast makes alcohol.
  • BThe yeast makes carbon dioxide.
  • CThe yeast makes oxygen.
  • DThe yeast makes lactic acid.

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