Colonies of yeast fail to multiply in water, but multiple in sugar solution. Give one reason.

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Colonies of yeast fail to multiply in water, but multiple in sugar solution. Give one reason.

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answered Mar 17, 2018 by sanjaydas (61,430 points) 5 7 7
selected Mar 21, 2018 by Vikash Kumar
 
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Sugar provides energy for sustaining all life activities in yeasts. In water, it fails to reproduce because of inadequate energy in its cells.

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