During a fermentation experiment in lab, two different samples of grape juice have been inoculated with yeast. Air has been evacuated from sample I, but not from sample II. In which sample would you predict to the greater alcohol production?

A. sample I
B. sample II
C. Similar alcohol production is expected in both samples.
D. This cannot be predicted based on the information provided.


Answer: A

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