CAIE IGCSE Biology 21.2.2 Role of Anaerobic Respiration in Yeast Questions

Practise explaining how yeast respires anaerobically during bread-making, releasing carbon dioxide whose bubbles expand the dough before baking.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Biology 0610

Exam points

  • state that yeast respires anaerobically and releases carbon dioxide into the dough
  • explain that trapped carbon dioxide bubbles expand and cause the dough to rise
  • contrast warm proving for enzyme activity with high-temperature baking that kills yeast

CAIE IGCSE Biology 21.2.2 Role of Anaerobic Respiration in Yeast Questions question 1

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State one food product that is made using anaerobic respiration in yeast.

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