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The process that takes place in yeast doughs when yeast cells act upon sugars to produce carbon dioxide and ethyl alcohol is ________.
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Hydration
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Fermentation
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Tenderizing
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Baking
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Fermentation is the correct answer because it accurately describes the process that occurs in yeast doughs when yeast cells break down sugars and produce carbon dioxide and ethyl alcohol. This process is essential for the rising of the dough, as the carbon dioxide gas gets trapped in the dough, causing it to expand and become light and airy. The ethyl alcohol produced during fermentation evaporates during baking, leaving behind the desired texture and flavor in the finished product.
