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Question 26

A company investigates using fermentation to produce ethanol for use as a fuel.

Each trial used the same volume and concentration of glucose solution for 48 hours.

TrialYeast addedTemperature in °CAir continuously suppliedEthanol concentration after 48 hours in g/dm³
ANo30No0
BYes20No16
CYes30No40
DYes30Yes3
a.

Use the results to explain the conditions the company should use to produce ethanol by fermentation.

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b.

The company considers increasing the temperature from 30 °C to 60 °C.

Predict how this change would affect the amount of ethanol produced. Explain your answer.

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