A simple homemade experiment using ziplock bags was used to measure the evolution of carbon dioxide by the fermentation of sugars by baker’s yeast.
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Home DIY fermentation experiment using ziplock bags to measure the evolution of carbon dioxide by the fermentation of sugars by baker’s yeast.
[Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center - www.glbrc.org/education]
Classroom slides and handouts
- Part 1: Introduction and background
- Part 2: Fermentation in a bag investigation
- Part 3: Follow up discussion
- Outreach event supplements
Introductory fermentation bag module
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Intermediate fermentation bag module
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Advanced fermentation bag module
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Reference