Alcohol Basics Quiz

What is Alcohol?

• Alcohol is a depressant drug that slows down the body's functions and affects the brain
• It is a chemical substance found in fermented beverages, produced by the fermentation of sugars, grains, and fruits

Ethanol Production

• Ethanol is the most commonly consumed type of alcohol, also known as ethyl alcohol
• It is produced through fermentation, where yeast converts carbohydrates into ethanol and carbon dioxide
• Fermentation occurs when yeast feeds on sugars, producing ethanol as a byproduct

How Does Alcohol Enter the Bloodstream?

• When alcohol is consumed, it passes through the digestive system and into the bloodstream
• The stomach and small intestine absorb the alcohol, which is then carried to the liver for processing
• The liver breaks down the alcohol, but some of it escapes into the bloodstream, affecting the brain and body

Alcoholic Drinks and Their Percentage

• The percentage of alcohol in drinks varies, with some containing as little as 2% and others as high as 95%
• The highest percentage of alcohol is typically found in spirits, such as:
  • Whiskey: 40-50%
  • Vodka: 35-50%
  • Rum: 35-80%
  • Tequila: 35-50%
• Other drinks, such as beer and wine, typically have lower percentages of alcohol, ranging from 2-15%

Think you know everything about alcohol? Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the basics! From understanding the production of ethanol to the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, this quiz covers it all. See if you can identify which drinks have the highest percentage of alcohol and learn how many grams of alcohol are in a standard drink. Plus, discover whether there's anything that can slow down the absorption of alcohol. Take this quiz to put your alcohol IQ to the test!