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What is the main purpose of fermentation in anaerobic survival?
What is the main purpose of fermentation in anaerobic survival?
- To convert pyruvate into lactate using oxygen
- To allow the synthesis of ATP via substrate level phosphorylation (correct)
- To prevent the build-up of pyruvate
- To produce more ATP than oxidative phosphorylation
Which bacteria is an obligate fermenter according to the text?
Which bacteria is an obligate fermenter according to the text?
- Vibrio cholerae
- Streptococcus Pyogenes (correct)
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Fusobacterium nucleatum
How does fermentation differ from oxidative phosphorylation in terms of ATP production?
How does fermentation differ from oxidative phosphorylation in terms of ATP production?
- Fermentation produces more ATP
- Oxidative phosphorylation leads to a lower ATP yield (correct)
- Fermentation requires oxygen for ATP production
- Oxidative phosphorylation occurs in anaerobic conditions
Which process involves the breakdown of glucose into pyruvate molecules?
Which process involves the breakdown of glucose into pyruvate molecules?
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Why do obligate fermenters like Streptococcus Pyogenes carry out fermentation?
Why do obligate fermenters like Streptococcus Pyogenes carry out fermentation?
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What is the end product when pyruvate is reduced during fermentation?
What is the end product when pyruvate is reduced during fermentation?
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