NEET
- Exam
- NEET
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Microbes in Human Welfare
NEET · Zoology · Microbes in Human Welfare
What is the function of yeast in making bread?
What is the function of yeast in making bread?
Options
- ATo kill harmful pests
- BTo recycle water in nature
- CTo ferment the dough
- DTo produce biogas
Correct answer
C. To ferment the dough
Step-by-step solution
The dough, which is used for making foods such as dosa and idli is also fermented by bacteria. The puffed-up appearance of dough is due to the production of CO₂ gas. Yeast called Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used to ferment the dough used to make bread.