During the process of bread making, dough rises up due to the formation of ___.

carbon monoxide

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carbon dioxide

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nitrous oxide

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calcium hydroxide

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Solution

The correct option is B carbon dioxide
The production of carbon dixode gas by yeast is responsible for the rising of dough while baking. Yeast added in the process of bread making, uses up the carbon compounds and converts them to alcohol and carbon dioxide.

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