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What is the primary purpose of fermentation?
What is the primary purpose of fermentation?
- Breaking down carbon dioxide into energy
- Producing large amounts of ATP molecules
- Generating energy through photosynthesis
- Obtaining energy from glucose without requiring oxygen (correct)
Which microorganisms are involved in the fermentation process?
Which microorganisms are involved in the fermentation process?
- E. coli, Streptococcus, and Staphylococcus
- Lactic acid bacteria, yeast, and acetic acid bacteria (correct)
- Salmonella, Listeria, and Campylobacter
- Penicillium, Rhizopus, and Aspergillus
What is the end product of fermentation in terms of energy production?
What is the end product of fermentation in terms of energy production?
- Two ATP molecules (correct)
- No ATP molecules
- Ten ATP molecules
- Fifty ATP molecules
Which food product is an example of fermentation?
Which food product is an example of fermentation?
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What role do lactic acid bacteria play in fermentation?
What role do lactic acid bacteria play in fermentation?
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