Simple Description

A reaction involving yeast that produces carbon dioxide.

Further Detail

Fermentation is commonly used in bread and alcohol production. A common GCSE example is the fermentation of glucose. Glucose breaks down (by yeast) into ethanol and carbon dioxide. The ethanol is used for making alcoholic drinks and the carbon dioxide can be used to make bread rise.

Related Words:

• Ethanol
• Glucose
• Yeast

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