Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 550

Question: Assertion : Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used to make the bread soft and spongy. Reason : $ CO_2 $ and alcohol evaporate during the process.

Options:

A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D) If both the assertion and reason are false

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Kneaded flour is inoculated with Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Baker?s yeast).

It produces $ CO_2 $ and alcohol.

The two evaporate during baking, making the dough soft and spongy.