Which type of microbe is primarily responsible for the fermentation process in b

Practice Questions

Q1
Which type of microbe is primarily responsible for the fermentation process in bread making?
  1. Lactic acid bacteria
  2. Yeasts
  3. Molds
  4. Actinomycetes

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which type of microbe is primarily responsible for the fermentation process in bread making?
Correct Answer: Yeast
  • Step 1: Understand that fermentation is a process that helps bread rise.
  • Step 2: Identify that yeasts are a type of microbe involved in fermentation.
  • Step 3: Learn that the specific yeast commonly used in bread making is called Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
  • Step 4: Recognize that during fermentation, this yeast produces carbon dioxide gas.
  • Step 5: Realize that the carbon dioxide gas makes the dough expand and rise, creating the texture of bread.
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