Question

Geeta's mother was preparing idli. She was watching her curiously. She found that her mother mixed a little amount of Yeast to the batter and kept it as such for some time. When they saw the batter again they found that it had risen in the bowl. Ceeta got mother surprised to see it and asked her mother about it.

(a) Why only a little amount of yeast was added into the batter?

(b) How yeast multiplies?

(c) What is the process taking place in batter calledas.

(d) What values are exhibited by Geeta and her mother?

Answer 1

(a) Yeast multiplied very fast. Therefore,only a small amount was added for getting the desired effect in the batter.

(b)  Yeast multiplies asexually by the process called 'Budding'.

(c) The process that take place on in the batter is called fermentation.

(d) Geeta and her mother exhibit scientific aptitude and temperament,awareness and the power of keen observation.