Lesson 5 - Yeast Biochemistry SAQ
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Lesson Information
Pre-requisite Knowledge:
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Introduction to Yeast (Yeast/Lesson 1)
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Yeast Morphology and Evaluation (Yeast/Lesson 2)
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Yeast Biochemistry (Yeast/Lesson 4)
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the carbohydrate nutrients that brewing yeasts are able to utilise and list those they cannot.
- Describe how carbohydrates are transported into yeast cells.
- Explain how metabolism is controlled and the effect of the ordered uptake of carbohydrates and other nutrients.
- Illustrate the process of glycolysis, including related reactions, and discuss its role in metabolism in brewing yeast.
- Discuss how pyruvate is metabolised and how it is used by yeast cells in the creation of biosynthetic pathways.
- Show an understanding of the roles of oxygen and fermentable sugars in the regulation of yeast metabolism and their effect on energy generation.
- Define and illustrate cellular redox control.
- Explain the formation and function of glycogen and trehalose.