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What is the main difference between anaerobic respiration and anaerobic fermentation?
What is the main difference between anaerobic respiration and anaerobic fermentation?
- Anaerobic respiration relies on enzymes, while anaerobic fermentation relies on proton gradients.
- Anaerobic respiration generates ATP, while anaerobic fermentation regenerates NAD+.
- Anaerobic respiration produces ethanol, while anaerobic fermentation produces lactic acid.
- Anaerobic respiration uses oxygen, while anaerobic fermentation does not use oxygen. (correct)
Which molecule is regenerated through anaerobic fermentation to continue the process of glycolysis?
Which molecule is regenerated through anaerobic fermentation to continue the process of glycolysis?
- NAD+ (correct)
- NADH
- ATP
- ADP
What type of phosphorylation is involved in the process of anaerobic fermentation?
What type of phosphorylation is involved in the process of anaerobic fermentation?
- Substrate-level phosphorylation (correct)
- Photophosphorylation
- Phosphorylation by ATP
- Oxidative phosphorylation
Which compound is produced as a side product during fermentation along with ethanol?
Which compound is produced as a side product during fermentation along with ethanol?
What is the result of homolactic acid fermentation on glucose?
What is the result of homolactic acid fermentation on glucose?
Which two major types of anaerobic fermentation are mentioned in the text?
Which two major types of anaerobic fermentation are mentioned in the text?
In ethanol fermentation, what is the initial product of the conversion of pyruvate?
In ethanol fermentation, what is the initial product of the conversion of pyruvate?
Which bacteria are involved in transforming sugars to lactic acid in lactic acid fermentations?
Which bacteria are involved in transforming sugars to lactic acid in lactic acid fermentations?
Which organisms perform ethanol fermentation as mentioned in the text?
Which organisms perform ethanol fermentation as mentioned in the text?
Which pathway is responsible for the production of ethanol and carbon dioxide in heterolactic fermentation?
Which pathway is responsible for the production of ethanol and carbon dioxide in heterolactic fermentation?
What is the significance of lactic acid producing bacteria in food fermentation?
What is the significance of lactic acid producing bacteria in food fermentation?
Which dairy product results from the conversion of lactose to lactic acid by lactic acid bacteria?
Which dairy product results from the conversion of lactose to lactic acid by lactic acid bacteria?
Which nutrients found in bread act as antioxidants and protect cells from damage by toxic substances?
Which nutrients found in bread act as antioxidants and protect cells from damage by toxic substances?
What can spoil sourdough bread, as mentioned in the text?
What can spoil sourdough bread, as mentioned in the text?
In which South Indian households is Idli a popular breakfast choice?
In which South Indian households is Idli a popular breakfast choice?
Which ingredient can be added to idli to make it more nutritious according to the text?
Which ingredient can be added to idli to make it more nutritious according to the text?
What is the main ingredient used to make sauerkraut?
What is the main ingredient used to make sauerkraut?
How does the volume of idli batter change after incubation according to the text?
How does the volume of idli batter change after incubation according to the text?
What is the primary method of ATP generation in glycolysis?
What is the primary method of ATP generation in glycolysis?
Which process involves the generation of an electrochemical proton gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane?
Which process involves the generation of an electrochemical proton gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane?
What type of molecules are produced during substrate-level phosphorylation?
What type of molecules are produced during substrate-level phosphorylation?
Which organism is commonly used in food fermentation processes?
Which organism is commonly used in food fermentation processes?
Which organism is known for its ability to convert citrate to diacetyl, providing a strong buttery flavor in dairy products?
Which organism is known for its ability to convert citrate to diacetyl, providing a strong buttery flavor in dairy products?
What happens when the organisms involved in food fermentation 'stray'?
What happens when the organisms involved in food fermentation 'stray'?
Which yeast strain is commonly used in industrial food production as a starter culture?
Which yeast strain is commonly used in industrial food production as a starter culture?
Which type of acid is produced during fermentation for preservation?
Which type of acid is produced during fermentation for preservation?
Which organism is responsible for eye formation in Gouda cheese due to the carbon dioxide it produces?
Which organism is responsible for eye formation in Gouda cheese due to the carbon dioxide it produces?
Which genus includes organisms capable of producing lactic acid, CO2, and aromatic compounds like ethanol and acetic acid from glucose?
Which genus includes organisms capable of producing lactic acid, CO2, and aromatic compounds like ethanol and acetic acid from glucose?
Which subspecies of Lactococcus is highly prized for the flavor it affords to certain cheeses?
Which subspecies of Lactococcus is highly prized for the flavor it affords to certain cheeses?
Where are Bifidobacterium organisms commonly found?
Where are Bifidobacterium organisms commonly found?
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