Humans have taken advantage of the metabolism in a tiny fungus called yeast to create beer, wine, spirits and bread from grains and fruits. What are the biological mechanisms behind these food processes? How do they differ in the production of bread, wine and beer? Can you use the same kind of yeast to make wine and bread for example? Why?

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Q: Fermentation products like ethanol still contains some C-H bonds that can be oxidized.

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Q: how does alcoholic fermentation help in the creation of beer and wine?

A: Alcoholic fermentation is a anaerobic process that is ,it occurs in the absence of oxygen.

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Q: What must happen to starch before it can be absorbed and metabolized by yeast

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Food Microbiology

The subdivision of microbiology that deals with the interaction between microbes and food particles are called food microbiology. This scientific study incorporates both beneficial and harmful microbes and their effect on the food production, food storage, and health of human beings.