Digesting Complex Carbohydrates: Using yeast as a model system for human digestion

by: Lornie D. Bullerwell and William G. Hagar

A fermentation lab focuses on the energy of the digestive system and engages students in the topics of metabolism, enzymology, bioengineering, and genetics. The authors describe how Beano can be used in the lab to show effects of enzymes on digesting complex carbohydrates. This activity is an addition to the standard fermentation laboratory experiments with yeast.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 2/1/2003Stock # tst03_070_02_41Volume 070Issue 02

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