Question

Yeast propagation on wort generates the greater yield of the yeast.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

The doubt is from Yeast Propagation topic in chapter Yeast Management & Microbiology of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

Right choice is (b) False

Easiest explanation: The propagation of yeast on wort limits the yield of the yeast because metabolism is always catabolite repressed. The yield of the yeast is obtained in a much greater amount if the yeast is grown under depressing conditions.