6 Questions
What is the main purpose of fermentation in anaerobic survival?
To allow the synthesis of ATP via substrate level phosphorylation
Which bacteria is an obligate fermenter according to the text?
Streptococcus Pyogenes
How does fermentation differ from oxidative phosphorylation in terms of ATP production?
Oxidative phosphorylation leads to a lower ATP yield
Which process involves the breakdown of glucose into pyruvate molecules?
Fermentation
Why do obligate fermenters like Streptococcus Pyogenes carry out fermentation?
Due to the absence of genes for oxidative phosphorylation
What is the end product when pyruvate is reduced during fermentation?
$lactate$
Explore the characteristics and functions of Cytochrome bd, which are oxidases commonly found in facultative anaerobes. Learn how these oxidases are utilized in hypoxic (low oxygen) conditions and understand their high affinity to oxygen. Discover the impact of the weaker proton motive force (PMF) due to the high oxygen affinity.
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