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The key is using the proper search terms. One keyword isn't specific enough and will produce an overwhelming number of results. Too many keywords might be too specific and won't produce enough results. Start with two or three keywords. You should always revise your search and try other keywords and see how that changes your results.

Try these keywords to get started:

• Catalase AND temperature
   
• Fermentation AND ethanol
   
• Fermentation AND salt
   
• Fermentation AND temperature
   
• Fermentation AND sugar

Try these search tips to locate information efficiently in our databases:

Boolean operators

• AND: for combining unrelated search terms (like catalase AND temperature)
• OR: for searching similar words (like salt OR sodium chloride)
• NOT: for eliminating results (like fermentation NOT bacteria)

Phrase searching

• Use quotation marks to search words as a complete phrase, like “biochemical process”

Limiters

• Full text
• Publication date

These databases are good for finding in-depth articles on your topic.

This list contains links to open access scientific information on the web. Remember to evaluate the information carefully!