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The Pasteur effect shows that yeast consume glucose at a higher rate under anaerobic conditions than under aerobic conditions. Which of the following statements correctly explains this observation?

A. Less ATP is made under anaerobic conditions, so more glucose must be consumed to produce an equivalent amount of ATP.
B. Yeast are photosynthetic, so they are able to produce their own oxygen.
C. This observation is incorrect.
D. Aerobic conditions mean that cells make more ATP and use more glucose.
E. Yeast are obligate anaerobes, so aerobic conditions will kill yeasts.

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According to what I’ve learned in middle school the answer is E
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