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Soap and Detergent Molecules Have a Long, Hydrophobic Tail and a Polar

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Soap and detergent molecules have a long, hydrophobic tail and a polar, hydrophilic head. They are sometimes referred to as bridge molecules because they allow oils and fats to be suspended and dissolved in water (which they otherwise would not be able to do) . Imagine that you are using soap to wash away dirt that is being held against your skin in an oily film.
-In this scenario, what is the most likely procedure beer makers use to produce alcohol from starchy grains?


A) Water is used to break the bonds between glucose subunits in the starch, in a form of dehydration synthesis.
B) The starch is broken down into mono- and/or disaccharides by hydrolysis before use.
C) The starch is converted into a polymer of many glucose molecules before being used.
D) The starch is converted into glycogen, which is easier for the yeast to digest.

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