The experiment is most likely designed to show anaerobic respiration. During this process, yeast breaks down sugar in the absence of oxygen, producing carbon dioxide and alcohol, which causes the balloon to fill as the carbon dioxide gas accumulates.
Question
The diagram below illustrates an experiment setup by high school students. Yeast, sugar, and warm water are placed in a flask, and then the flask is sealed with a limp balloon. Over time, the flask gets warm and the balloon starts to fill. What process is the experiment most likely designed to show?
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protein synthesis
anaerobic respiration
photosynthesis
homeostasis
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