Anaerobic respiration in yeast Flashcards
1
Q
What is yeast?
A
Single-celled fungus
2
Q
What does yeast use as a food source?
A
Glucose to release energy
3
Q
What does it carry out in the same way as all other living things?
A
Aerobic respiration
4
Q
Word equation for fermentation by yeast
A
Yeast+glucose—> CO2+alcohol+energy
5
Q
What can yeast also do?
A
Break down glucose and release energy without using oxygen
