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4 e) Alcohols

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Total cards: 7•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
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Alcohols

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A homologous series of compounds which all contain an -OH functional group.

#2
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Anaerobic

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In the absence of air.

#3
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Denatured

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The loss of function of enzymes due to structural changes, usually caused by changes in temperature or pH.

#4
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Enzymes

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Biological catalysts. (e.g. in yeast)

#5
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Fermentation

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Converting sugar (such as glucose) into ethanol and carbon dioxide using enzymes in yeasts.

#6
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Hydration

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The addition of water molecules to an unsaturated molecule (e.g. converting ethene to ethanol).

#7
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Microbial oxidation

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Oxidation by oxygen in the air in the presence of microorganisms such as bacteria and yeast.