Fermentator temperature during production of alcohol from molasses is around ______________ °C?
Correct answer: B. 30
- A. 5
- B. 30
- C. 130
- D. 300
Explanation
Alcoholic fermentation of molasses by yeast is commonly maintained near 30 °C. At much higher temperatures the yeast is rapidly damaged, while 5 °C would make fermentation very slow.
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