Assume you are working for a chemical company and are responsible for growing a yeast culture that produces ethanol. the yeasts are growing well on the maltose medium but are not producing alcohol. what is the most likely explanation? assume you are working for a chemical company and are responsible for growing a yeast culture that produces ethanol. the yeasts are growing well on the maltose medium but are not producing alcohol. what is the most likely explanation? the temperature is too high. not enough protein is provided. the temperature is too low. o2 is in the medium. the maltose is toxic.