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Students compare and contrast cellular respiration in yeast and plant and animal cells. After discovering the role of yeast in making beer and bread, they describe the short and long term effects of alcohol on the nervous and digestive systems.

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cellular respiration, cells, fermentation, yeast

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cellular respiration, fermentation, yeast, math
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Grade
7th - 10th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
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1 hr
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