Question 2
Give examples to prove that microbes release gases during metabolism.
Answer
The examples of bacteria that release gases during metabolism are:
(a) Bacteria and fungi carry out the process of fermentation and during this process, they release carbon dioxide. Fermentation is the process of converting a complex organic substance into a simpler substance with the action of bacteria or yeast. Fermentation of sugar produces alcohol with the release of carbon dioxide and very little energy.
(b) The dough used for making idli and dosa gives a puffed appearance. This is because of the action of bacteria which releases carbon dioxide. This CO2 released from the dough gets trapped in the dough, thereby giving it a puffed appearance.
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Tausif Ahmad
2019-10-17 21:43:24
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2019-08-26 22:49:12
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