8 Questions
Which type of fermentation is characterized by the production of lactic acid and regeneration of NAD+?
Lactic acid fermentation
What are the end products of alcohol fermentation?
Alcohol and CO2
In which type of fermentation is vinegar produced?
Acetic acid fermentation
Which enzyme catalyzes the breakdown of pyruvic acid into acetaldehyde in alcohol fermentation?
Pyruvic acid decarboxylase
Which type of bacteria is characteristic of butyric acid fermentation?
Clostridium
What is the role of NAD+ in fermentation processes?
It is regenerated to continue glycolysis
Which type of fermentation is used in the industrial production of wine, beer, and biofuel?
Alcohol fermentation
How many steps are involved in acetic acid fermentation to produce vinegar?
Two steps
Learn about the differences between fermentation and aerobic respiration in terms of ATP production and the types of organisms involved. Understand how fermentation occurs in anaerobic environments and the role of the electron transport chain in aerobic respiration.
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