Fermentation:

Question 1

What is the equation for fermentation?

Answer 1

= glucose ==> ethanol + carbon dioxide

Question 2

What are the conditions for this reaction?

Answer 2

= yeast is needed
= anaearobic- oxygen would lead to the oxidisisation of the alcohol- forms a COOh acid
respiration- no oxgen, sealed

= 30-40 degrees celcius
= low temperature, lower rate as if they were to high the enzymes would denature

Question 3

What are the advantages?

Answer 3

= renewable glucose from sugar cane
= low tech/ low cost
= easily accesible
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Question 4

What are the disadvantages?

Answer 4

= batch process
= labour intensive
= ethanol needs to be distilled afterwatds to be used
= ethics