Biology 5090 · O Level · Anaerobic respiration

Anaerobic respiration — practice question

The apparatus shown is used to investigate the volume of gas produced by yeast during anaerobic respiration. What is the reason for covering the yeast mixture with a thin layer of oil during this investigation?

  • Ato provide energy for the yeast
  • Bto prevent oxygen in the air from reaching the yeast
  • Cto prevent heat loss from the mixture
  • Dto prevent the yeast mixture from drying out

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