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 converted into glycogen, which is easier for the yeast to digest.
C) The starch is converted into a polymer of many glucose molecules before being used.
D) The starch is broken down into mono- and/or disaccharides by hydrolysis before use.
D
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).