Questions
- What is yeast?
- Did the yeast shortage arise because of a change in demand or a change in supply?
- Are yeast producers increasing the supply of yeast to eliminate the shortage? Explain.
- The news article lists some substitutes for yeast. Give an example of one yeast substitute. What effect does the shortage of yeast have on the market for this substitute?
- Draw a diagram to illustrate your answers to #2 and #3.