Question

On which of the following factors does the type of gas produced depend?

• A. Substrate
• B. Cofactors
• C. Catalysts
• D. Product

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Substrate

• The type of gas produced depends upon the microbes and the organic substrates they utilise.

• For example, in the fermentation of dough, cheese making and production of beverages, the main gas produced is CO2.