Yeast fermentation with pure sugars and molasses

Subject: Yeast fermentation with pure sugars and molasses

Date: Sun Sep 19 16:14:49 1999
Posted by John Renzi
Grade level: 10-12 School: OPRF
City: Oak Park State/Province: IL Country: US
Area of science: Biochemistry
ID: 937772089.Bc

Message:


Why does the fermentation of yeast and molasses produce an excessive 
amount of CO2 but when I use a solution of 60% sucrose, 15% glucose and 
15% fructose (The ratios of the sugars found in molasses) barely any CO2 
is produced. Is there something in molasses that promotes the 
fermentation? Thanks for your help.

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