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a).i)
To show that energy is released in anaerobic respiration;
To show that carbon (IV) oxide is produced in anaerobic respiration;
ii) Increase in temperature since energy is released;
Colour of indicator changed to yellow due to acidity/carbon (IV) oxide released changed indicator to yellow;
b) i) Expel dissolved oxygen;
ii) Prevent entry of air/oxygen into glucose solution;
c) Use glucose solution without yeast/boil to kill yeast cells;
d) Ethanol production in breweries; bread production in bakeries;
sharon kalunda answered the question on September 17, 2019 at 06:53
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