In the process of making bread, the carbohydrates in the flour are fermented by baker's yeast. Which of the following is another product when sugar is transformed into carbon dioxide?
A
Methanol
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B
Ethanol
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C
Propanol
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D
Butanol
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Solution
The correct option is B Ethanol
Yeast converts sugar present in flour into carbon dioxide and ethyl alcohol. CO2 gas is trapped by gluten proteins in the flour which causes the dough to rise. Fermentation results in a light and airy crumb in bread products.