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Edexcel IGCSE Biology · Spec 5.6

Investigating Yeast Fermentation

Covers plan a reproducible yeast fermentation investigation, Identify independent, dependent and control variables and Improve reliability and control practical risks.

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Investigating Yeast Fermentation

Spec 5.6

What you need to know

  • Plan a reproducible yeast fermentation investigation
  • Identify independent, dependent and control variables
  • Improve reliability and control practical risks

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Quick check

Answer each question before opening the answer.

What should a gas syringe measure in this investigation?

The volume of carbon dioxide produced over time

Name two variables that must be controlled when testing temperature

Any two of yeast amount, glucose amount or concentration, pH, apparatus and timing

How should reliability be improved?

Repeat each temperature and calculate a mean rate

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