Aerobic Fermentation Process

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What is the primary difference between aerobic fermentation and anaerobic fermentation?

Aerobic fermentation is faster than anaerobic fermentation.

Aerobic fermentation occurs in yeasts, while anaerobic fermentation occurs in bacteria.

Aerobic fermentation requires the presence of oxygen, while anaerobic fermentation occurs in the absence of oxygen. (correct)

Aerobic fermentation produces more energy than anaerobic fermentation.

Which term is commonly used to describe the phenomenon of aerobic fermentation in yeast?

Lactic acid production

Glycolysis

Crabtree effect (correct)

Alcoholic fermentation

Why does yeast require oxygen for certain processes essential for reproduction?

To enhance the flavor of the final product.

To establish a strong yeast colony. (correct)

To prevent the growth of bacteria.

To produce more alcohol during fermentation.

In which type of fermentation is oxygen not available in the surrounding environment?

Anaerobic fermentation Signup and view all the answers

Why do some types of fermentation processes require oxygen initially?

To establish a strong yeast colony. Signup and view all the answers

What is the incorrect statement about aerobic fermentation based on the text?

"Aerobic" means "in the absence of oxygen." Signup and view all the answers

What is the byproduct produced during fermentation process under anaerobic conditions?

Carbon dioxide (CO2) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fermentation results in the production of ethanol and carbon dioxide?

Heterolactic fermentation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lactic acid fermentation does not release gas as a byproduct?

Homolactic acid fermentation Signup and view all the answers

Which organisms are responsible for transforming sugars into lactic acid during lactic acid fermentations?

Leuconostoc, Streptococcus, Lactobacillus bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important compound resulting from lactic acid fermentation?

Lactic acid Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an ancient lactic acid fermented food?

Sour milk Signup and view all the answers

Which process uses oxygen to produce ATP?

Oxidative phosphorylation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of anaerobic fermentation?

To regenerate NAD+ Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between anaerobic and aerobic respiration?

Requirement of oxygen Signup and view all the answers

In anaerobic fermentation, what process restores NAD+ for glycolysis?

Conversion of pyruvate to ethanol Signup and view all the answers

What type of phosphorylation is associated with substrate-level phosphorylation?

Substrate-level phosphorylation Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to acetaldehyde in ethanol fermentation?

Pyruvate decarboxylase Signup and view all the answers

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