Which of the following best describes the natural process that occurs during malting?

A) a seed begins to grow into a new plant

B) living plant begins to decay

C) flower produces seeds

D) fruit transported by other animals

Which of the following best describes the natural process that occurs during malting?

The answer is : A) a seed begins to grow into a new plant

Explanation:

Malting convert or modify the physical structure of the barley grain by employing a controlled germination of grain in moist air. Malting is a controlled germination that converts raw grain into malt which induces important beneficial biochemical changes in grains. Barley is the most common cereal used for the production of malt for brewing.

The natural process of malting comprises three unit operations which includes, germination, steeping, and drying. Malt extract production in malting begins by germinating barley grain which is characterized by the growth of the embryo of the grain. After the plant growth process is activated through steeping and germination (the grain is made to germinate by soaking in water), the barley is dried to halt the progress when the sprouting begins with hot air.

A) a seed begins to grow into a new plant

Explanation:

Malting is a process of growth and drying that causes a change in the structure of cell walls, proteins, and starch granules. The process entails the steeping to increase the moisture content required for germination process, to modify the kernel and to dry it.