Comparison of Observations:

● Container A, containing yeast, sugar, and water, consistently showed strong

metabolic activity throughout the observation period, characterized by the continuous
formation of bubbles above it indicating the production of carbon dioxide gas. This
was observed consistently from the initial stages and increased over time.
● On the other hand, Container B, which contained yeast and water but lacked sugar,
exhibited minimal metabolic activity. The absence of sugar limited the production of
noticeable gas. Only slight effervescence or minimal bubbles were observed over a
period of time.

Impact of Sugar and Warm Water on Yeast:

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20cells%20can%20utilize,it%20represses%20respiration%20and%20gluconeogenesis.

The sugar in container A served as an essential nutrient and energy source to the
yeast. Shortly after mixing the ingredients,we’ve noticed that the yeast began to produce
bubbles, indicating active metabolism. The continuous production of bubbles showed that
the yeast was efficiently converting the sugar into energy and releasing carbon dioxide as a
byproduct. This metabolic activity provided the necessary energy for the yeast to grow,
resulting in a visible increase in the number of yeast cells over time.

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The warm water in both containers played an important role by creating an
environment conducive to yeast activity. Yeast enzymes function most effectively at
temperatures around 30-37°C (86-98.6°F) (Ai Varma, 2023), so the warm water helped to
maximize the yeast's metabolic processes in both containers. However, it was the presence
of sugar in Container A that made the significant difference.

Relating Observations to Characteristics of Life:

Metabolism

● Just as humans metabolize food to produce energy for daily activities, yeast
metabolizes sugar through a process akin to respiration, where sugar is broken down
to release energy and produce carbon dioxide. This metabolic process sustains
yeast's biological functions, much like how human metabolism supports life.
● The presence of sugar in Container A provides yeast with a nutrient source,
facilitating its metabolic activity. This parallels how nutrients in food sustain
human metabolic functions, ensuring energy production for growth and
maintenance.

Growth

● The experimental conditions highlight how environmental factors, such as the

presence of sugar, influence yeast growth, analogous to how external factors and
nutrients affect human development and health.
Response to Stimuli:

● Analogous to how humans respond to changes in environmental conditions, yeast

adjusts its metabolic activity in response to the availability of sugar and optimal
temperature. This adaptive response optimizes energy production and utilization,
essential for sustaining life processes.