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Questions about Alcohol (drug)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

What is the molecular formula and weight of ethanol?

Ethanol carries the molecular formula C2H6O and a weight of 46.0684 grams per mole.

When did beer brewing begin among the Natufian culture in Raqefet Cave?

Archaeological evidence from Raqefet Cave in Israel reveals beer brewing dating back 13,000 years among the Natufian culture.

Why does the World Health Organization state no safe amount of alcohol consumption exists?

The World Health Organization published a statement in April 2023 concluding no safe amount of consumption exists for health or cancer risks.

How long did United States prohibition last before repeal on the 5th of December 1933?

The United States enacted prohibition from 1920 until the Twenty-first Amendment repealed it on the 5th of December 1933.

Which yeast species naturally produce ethanol during sugar fermentation?

Yeast species Saccharomyces cerevisiae naturally produce ethanol as a metabolic byproduct during sugar fermentation.