Yeast Fermentation
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Relevant National Science Education Standards

Unifying Concepts and Processes — The reading is concerned with the biological systems of which fermentation is a part.

Physical Science — The reading discusses chemical reactions involved in metabolism and fermentation.

Life Science — The reading is concerned with the chemical behavior of matter in living systems.

Science and Technology — The reading discusses a technology (fermentation) that long preceded scientific understanding of the subject.

Science in Personal and Social Perspectives — The reading stresses the importance of fermentation to modern medicine.

History and Nature of Science — The reading offers a broad historical perspective on fermentation and reinforces science as human endeavor.

Relevant New Jersey State Science Education Standards

5.2	The reading offers a historical perspective and shows the contributions of people of many cultures to the science and technology of fermentation.
5.4	The reading discusses modern science-based fermentation technologies and applications.
5.5	The reading discusses metabolism as well as bacteria (Prokaryotes) and fungi (Eukaryotes).
5.6	The reading discusses the biochemical behavior of matter in living systems.