Question

question 7
1 point
the purpose of the malting step of the beermaking process is
a to dry the malt and stabilize the enzymes
b to get the barley seeds to produce enzymes to break down carbohydrate chains
c to convert carbohydrates into ethanol
d to break down long chains of carbohydrates into shorter carbohydrates

Explanation:

Malting in beermaking involves steeping barley, allowing it to germinate. During germination, barley seeds produce enzymes like amylase which break - down carbohydrate chains. This is the main purpose of malting. Drying and stabilizing enzymes is a later step. Conversion of carbohydrates to ethanol occurs during fermentation. Breaking down long - chain carbohydrates to shorter ones is a result of the action of the enzymes produced during malting but not the primary purpose.

Answer:

B. to get the barley seeds to produce enzymes to break down carbohydrate chains