Chapter 10 Flashcards
1
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The intoxicating substance found in beer, wine, liquor, and liqueurs
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Ethyl alcohol, or ethanol
2
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Ethyl alcohol, or ethanol is produced during a process called
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Fermentation
3
Q
The process in which yeast organisms break down plant sugars to yield ethanol and carbon dioxide
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Fermentation
4
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Process in which alcohol vapors are condensed and mixed with water to make hard liquor
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Distillation
5
Q
Measure of the percentage of alcohol in a beverage and therefore the strength of the drink; double the percentage of alcohol in the drink
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Proof
6
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Standard drink
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A drink that contains about 14 grams of pure alcohol (.6 fluid oz or 1.2 tablespoons)