Question

question 5
1 point
the purpose of the mashing 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:

Mashing in beer - making involves mixing crushed malted barley with hot water. Enzymes in the malt break down long - chain carbohydrates (starches) into shorter carbohydrates (sugars) that can be fermented later. Option A is for kilning (not mashing), option B is part of malting, and option C is the fermentation step.

Answer:

D. to break down long chains of carbohydrates into shorter carbohydrates